Here are the official results of all of the 2022 Parkes Elvis Festival competitions.
ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST WINNER
1st | Johnny Lee Memphis |
2nd | Che Orton |
3rd | Joe Piastrino |
GOODSELL MACHINERY MISS PRISCILLA
Face of the Festival | Nickyra Barley styled by Vicky Shield |
Miss Blue Hawaii | Ingrid Vangietis |
COOKE PARK MAIN STAGE WINNERS
Junior Priscilla look-a-like |
1st | Izzy Kelly |
Runner up | Nuhlira Morgan |
Junior Elvis look-a-like |
1st | Jay Berthet |
Runner up | Octavius Napoli |
Junior Tribute to Elvis |
1st | Tennessee “The Rebel” Tajc |
Runner up | Jay “J Elvis” berthet |
Priscilla look-a-like |
1st | Leah Wheelhouse |
Runner up | Claire Clancy Peterson |
Senior Elvis look-a-like |
1st | Darren Armstrong |
Runner up | Peter Ward |
Senior Tribute Artist |
1st | Doug “Doug Charles” Mizzi |
Runner up | Richard Tanumi |
BUSKING
Open |
1st | Mike Shanko |
2nd | Ray Greko |
3rd | Mark Bronte |
Junior |
1st | Dhanvi Bhatt |
2nd | Elizabeth Toomey |
3rd | Jay Burthet |
McDONALD’s ROCK’n’ROLL DANCING
Under 10s |
1st | Finlay McGregor & Matilda Baker |
2nd | Harper Mulligan & Harriet Rosser |
3rd | Amber Hodge & Layla Mulligan |
Under 14s |
1st | Megan Baker & Sophie Glasson |
2nd
| Breanna Powell & Isabelle Powell |
3rd | Phoebe Smith & Lila Miller |
Under 20s |
1st | Faith Hanstock & Jorja Mann |
2nd | Sophy Jones & Isabella Hughes |
3rd | Ruby Charlton & Savannah Ross |
21-39 |
1st | See Masters |
Masters 40+ |
1st | Maddy Oostergo & Gracey Jones |
2nd | Janice Azzopardi & Tamala Smith |
3rd | Andrew Camp & Tash Fall |
Open Showcase |
Equal 1st | Orana Dance Centre Graceland Groovers & Orana Dance Centre Memphis Movers |
2nd | Parkes Dance Co Seniors |
3rd | Parkes Dance Co Juniors |
POETS’ BREAKFAST
Novice Section | Rodney Shaw with "Twang" |
Open Section | Kevin Pye with "Sands white and sea so blue" |
People's Choice | Michelle Lawford with "Saving Myself for Elvis" |
PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
Smartphone |
Winner | Taylor is a Parkes Wild Cat by Kerry Elson |
Runner up | Definitely Maybe By Alistair Pearson |
Digital Portrait |
Winner | Jack Gatto by Leanne Hand |
Digital Colour |
Winner | Leagues Club No. 1 by Darren McNamara |
Digital B & W |
Winner | Gritty Ratrod by Rosemary Scott |
Overall Champion | Festival Spirits by Nilmini De Silva |
Overall Highly Commended | Little Elvis by Kim Payne |
CAR SHOWS
Best Classic Motorcycle |
Winner | Bob Morton |
Best Classic |
Winner | Pina Fallone |
Best Classic Caravan |
Winner | Rodney Barnes |
Best Classic Commercial Car |
Winner | Michael Cavenar |
NORTHPARKES MINES STREET PARADE
Best Float |
Winner | Dragon Boat Club |
Runner up | Central West Credit Union |
Best Non-Motorised |
Winner | Colouby Creations |
Runner up | The Lisa Marie - Dad n Daves |
Best Walking |
Winner | Dooley |
Runner up | Parkes School of Dance |
Best Elvis Era Closed Car |
Winner | David Atwood |
Runner up | Richard Taber |
Best Supreme Elvis Era Vehicle - Alan Payne Memorial Award |
Winner | Pina Fallone |
Best Elvis Era Roadster |
Winner | Barry Walbanke |
Runner up | Al Gersbach |
Best Elvis Era Convertible |
Winner | Alvin Douglas |
LOCAL BUSINESS COMPETITION
Best Shop Window Display |
Winner | Colouby Creations |
Best Dressed Staff |
Winner | Colouby Creations |