2024 Competition Winners

Here are the official results of all of the 2024 Parkes Elvis Festival competitions!

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Here are the official results of all of the 2024 Parkes Elvis Festival competitions.

ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST WINNER

1stChe Orton
2ndAnthony Fenech
3rdAaron Mansfield

GOODSELL MACHINERY MISS PRISCILLA

Face of the FestivalLeah Wheelhouse styled by Adele Hawke

COOKE PARK MAIN STAGE WINNERS

Junior Priscilla look-a-like
1stMaddie Wheelhouse
Runner upLaila Meltatton
Junior Elvis look-a-like
1stJay “J Elvis” Berthet
Runner upBronson Birtles
Junior Tribute to Elvis
1stTennessee Tajc
Runner upJay “J Elvis” Berthet
Priscilla look-a-like
1stKimberly Emery
Runner upSamantha Corrore
Senior Elvis look-a-like
1stElvis Roberts
Runner upDarren Armstrong
Senior Tribute Artist
1stElvis Roberts
Runner upDean Justice (Brad Nisbet)

McDONALD'S BUSKING

Open
1stMike Shanko
2ndEasy Goin
3rdMark McFarlane
People's ChoiceMark McFarlane
Junior
1stHarrison Rowtham
2ndJay Burthet
3rdArchie and Oscar
People's ChoiceElizabeth Toomey

ROCK'n'ROLL DANCING

Under 10s
1stHarriet Rosser & Evie Cunnigham
2ndKiarah Edwards & Olivia Jones
3rdOliver Hughes & Emerson Hughes
Under 14s
1stSophie Glasson & Megan Baker
2nd
Maddison Barber & Samara Wood
3rdMatilda Baker & Scarlett Peden
Under 20s
1stSophy Jones & Ashlea Griffiths
2ndRuby Ghimire & Eden Dary
3rdIsabella Hughes & Mia Walters
21-39
1stMaddy Ostergo & Gracey Jones
2ndPatrick Singer & Sahra McAleer
3rdChris Connell & Sashi Wheeler
Masters 40+
1stTamala Smith & Megan Cavanagh
2ndLouise Helen & David Jones
3rdBob & Fiona McTaggart
Open Showcase
1stParkes Dance Co Seniors
2ndOrana Dance Centre Memphis Movers
3rdOrana Dance Centre Graceland Groovers

POETS' BREAKFAST

Novice SectionVeronica Shaw with "Rockabilly Run"
Open SectionMichelle Lawford with "Prisoner of Love"
People's ChoiceMichelle Lawford with "Prisoner of Love"
Instant PoemLindy Charlton with "Elvis' New Dance"

PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION

Smartphone
WinnerPretty in Pink by Sharon Woods
Runner upElvis Express by Steale Formakis
Digital Portrait
WinnerDooleys Mob by Kim Payne
Digital Colour
WinnerDon't Forget the Drummer by Richard Bartlett
Digital B & W
WinnerEnjoying the Show by Terina Vale
Overall ChampionThe Big Finish by Kim Payne
Overall Highly CommendedJack Gatto by Steve Ostini

CAR SHOWS

Best Classic Motorcycle
WinnerJuzeph Nassar
Best Classic
WinnerPina Fallone
Best Classic Caravan
WinnerMichael O'Shannessy
Best Classic Commercial Car
WinnerDanny Shipp
Best Classic Supreme Exhibit
WinnerChris Westgate

NORTHPARKES MINES STREET PARADE

Best Float
WinnerDragon Boat Club
Runner upCentral West Credit Union
Best Non-Motorised
WinnerThe Lisa Marie - Dad n Daves
Runner upColouby Creations
Best Walking
WinnerCondobolin RSL Pipe Band
Runner upKerry Elson - Policewomen
Best Elvis Era Closed Car
WinnerTrevor Whitacker
Best Supreme Elvis Era Vehicle - Alan Payne Memorial Award
WinnerPina Fallone
Best Elvis Era Roadster
WinnerAlan Gersbach
Best Elvis Era Convertible
WinnerJeff Dunbar
Best Hot Rod
WinnerBarry Walbanke
Best Elvis Era Motorcycle
WinnerAlan Holmes

LOCAL BUSINESS COMPETITION

Best Shop Window Display
WinnerThe Red Chandelier
Best Dressed Staff
WinnerColouby Creations