2026 Competition Winners

Here are the official results of all of the 2026 Parkes Elvis Festival competitions!

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Here are the official results of all of the 2026 Parkes Elvis Festival competitions.

ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST WINNER

1stTaurean K Mill
2ndAnthony Fenech
3rdBrendon Chase

MISS PRISCILLA sponsored by C&M Civil Earthworks

Face of the FestivalLuana Bujeja
Hair Stylist WinnerNicole Rosser
50's Hairstyle WinnerVeronica Shaw
50's Hairstyle Winner StylistAdele Hawke

LOOK-A-LIKE COMPETTITIONS

Junior Priscilla look-a-like
1stDahlia Foster
Runner upRiley Prout
EncouragementCharlotte McGrath
Junior Elvis look-a-like
1stJoey Hazelton
Runner upJay Berthet
EncouragementJoel Hazelton and Octavius Napoli
Senior Priscilla look-a-like
1stTricia Camvale
Runner upKimberly Emery
Senior Elvis look-a-like
1stBen Lewis
Runner upDon Masters
2nd Runner UpJenny Dollin

TRIBUTE TO ELVIS COMPETITIONS sponsored by Nangar Gems

Junior Tribute to Elvis
1stHarrison Rowbothan
Runner UpElizabeth Toomey
2nd Runner upJay “J Elvis” Berthet
Senior Tribute Artist
1stMarshall Peach
Runner upNathan Leggett

McDONALD’S BUSKING sponsored by McDonald’s Parkes and Forbes

Open
1stMarshall Peach
2ndElizabeth Toomey
3rdAlfie Mazzitelli
Junior
1stHarrison Rowtham
2ndElizabeth Toomey
3rdJay Berthet
Bernie Peri Busking Encouragement Award
WinnerTrevor Turner

ROCK’n’ROLL DANCING sponsored by Colouby Creations

Under 10s
1st Harriet Rosser and Ivy Hawken
2ndFlorence Littlewood & Birdie White
3rdIylah Hood & Olive Peden
Under 14s
1stEva Barnett & Maddie Barber
2nd
Isabelle Powell and Breanna Powell
3rdPipa ten Cate & Emerson Kaden
Under 20s
1stMae Woolstencroft & Lila Gascoigne
2ndSophie Glasson & Matthew Joyner
3rdSavannah Ross & Hollie Hayward
21-39
1stGracey Jones & Maddy Oostergo
2ndNatalie Williams & Isabella Hughes
3rd(not awarded)
Masters 40+
1stAlysha Hayes & Todd Smith
2ndDaryl Carson & June Midson
3rdTrevor Winfield & Carmen Winfield
Open Showcase
1stParkes Dance Co- Seniors
2ndParkes Dance Co- Intermediates
3rdNova Performing Arts Memphis Movers

POETS’ BREAKFAST

Novice Section
WinnerCyndi Tubman - My Grandma is Making a Pot of Coffee for Elvis
Runner UpRose John - A Herd of Deer is Parkes
Open Section
WinnerMichelle Lawford - Love Me Tender
Runner UpAmy Butler - An Elvis Carol
People's Choice
WinnerMichelle Lawford - Love Me Tender
Runner UpCathie Stratten - Hound Dog
Free Verse
WinnerCyndi Tubman - My Grandma is Making a Pot of Coffee for Elvis

PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION

Smartphone
WinnerIn the air - Maree Tanswell
Runner upDynamic Duo - Tina Katsenevas
Digital Portrait
WinnerIn Profile - David Dalton
Digital Colour
WinnerRiley Jenkins working the mic - David Dalton
Digital B & W
WinnerEmilio in black and white - Kim Payne
Overall Champion
WinnerEmilio in black and white - Kim Payne
Overall Highly Commended
WinnerWinner- The guitarist - Steve Ostini

CAR SHOWS

Best Classic
WinnerPeter Michael
Best Classic Commercial Car
WinnerDanny Ship
Best Classic Supreme Exhibit
WinnerJohn McCourt

EVOLUTION MINING NORTHPARKES OPERATIONS STREET PARADE

Best Float
WinnerParkes Dragon Boat Club
Runner upPaint the town REaD
Best Non-Motorised
WinnerPASH me Tender - Parkes Community Arts
Runner upHenry Parkes Museum
Best Walking
WinnerParkes School of Dance
Runner upColouby Creations
Best Elvis Era Closed Car
WinnerJohn Sharman
Best Supreme Elvis Era Vehicle - Alan Payne Memorial Award
WinnerCharlie McCarter
Best Elvis Era Roadster
WinnerAl Gersbach
Best Elvis Era Convertible
WinnerMel Taylor
Runner UpMicheal Cock
Best Hot Rod
WinnerBarry Walbancke
Best Elvis Era Motorcycle
WinnerChris Keeble

LOCAL BUSINESS COMPETITION

Best Shop Window Display
WinnerHansen Optometrist
Best Dressed Staff
WinnerRon Dunford's Chemist

Kids comp prizes sponsored by Taronga Western Plains Zoo