2023 Competition Winners

Here are the official results of all of the 2023 Parkes Elvis Festival competitions!

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Here are the official results of all of the 2022 Parkes Elvis Festival competitions.

ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST WINNER

1stJohnny Lee Memphis
2ndChe Orton
3rdJoe Piastrino

GOODSELL MACHINERY MISS PRISCILLA

Face of the FestivalNickyra Barley styled by Vicky Shield
Miss Blue HawaiiIngrid Vangietis

COOKE PARK MAIN STAGE WINNERS

Junior Priscilla look-a-like
1stIzzy Kelly
Runner upNuhlira Morgan
Junior Elvis look-a-like
1stJay Berthet
Runner upOctavius Napoli
Junior Tribute to Elvis
1stTennessee “The Rebel” Tajc
Runner upJay “J Elvis” berthet
Priscilla look-a-like
1stLeah Wheelhouse
Runner upClaire Clancy Peterson
Senior Elvis look-a-like
1stDarren Armstrong
Runner upPeter Ward
Senior Tribute Artist
1stDoug “Doug Charles” Mizzi
Runner upRichard Tanumi

BUSKING

Open
1stMike Shanko
2ndRay Greko
3rdMark Bronte
Junior
1stDhanvi Bhatt
2ndElizabeth Toomey
3rdJay Burthet

McDONALD’s ROCK’n’ROLL DANCING

Under 10s
1stFinlay McGregor & Matilda Baker
2ndHarper Mulligan & Harriet Rosser
3rdAmber Hodge & Layla Mulligan
Under 14s
1stMegan Baker & Sophie Glasson
2nd
Breanna Powell & Isabelle Powell
3rdPhoebe Smith & Lila Miller
Under 20s
1stFaith Hanstock & Jorja Mann
2ndSophy Jones & Isabella Hughes
3rdRuby Charlton & Savannah Ross
21-39
1stSee Masters
Masters 40+
1stMaddy Oostergo & Gracey Jones
2ndJanice Azzopardi & Tamala Smith
3rdAndrew Camp & Tash Fall
Open Showcase
Equal 1stOrana Dance Centre Graceland Groovers & Orana Dance Centre Memphis Movers
2ndParkes Dance Co Seniors
3rdParkes Dance Co Juniors

POETS’ BREAKFAST

Novice SectionRodney Shaw with "Twang"
Open SectionKevin Pye with "Sands white and sea so blue"
People's ChoiceMichelle Lawford with "Saving Myself for Elvis"

PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION

Smartphone
WinnerTaylor is a Parkes Wild Cat by Kerry Elson
Runner upDefinitely Maybe By Alistair Pearson
Digital Portrait
WinnerJack Gatto by Leanne Hand
Digital Colour
WinnerLeagues Club No. 1 by Darren McNamara
Digital B & W
WinnerGritty Ratrod by Rosemary Scott
Overall ChampionFestival Spirits by Nilmini De Silva
Overall Highly CommendedLittle Elvis by Kim Payne

CAR SHOWS

Best Classic Motorcycle
WinnerBob Morton
Best Classic
WinnerPina Fallone
Best Classic Caravan
WinnerRodney Barnes
Best Classic Commercial Car
WinnerMichael Cavenar

NORTHPARKES MINES STREET PARADE

Best Float
WinnerDragon Boat Club
Runner upCentral West Credit Union
Best Non-Motorised
WinnerColouby Creations
Runner upThe Lisa Marie - Dad n Daves
Best Walking
WinnerDooley
Runner upParkes School of Dance
Best Elvis Era Closed Car
WinnerDavid Atwood
Runner upRichard Taber
Best Supreme Elvis Era Vehicle - Alan Payne Memorial Award
WinnerPina Fallone
Best Elvis Era Roadster
WinnerBarry Walbanke
Runner upAl Gersbach
Best Elvis Era Convertible
WinnerAlvin Douglas

LOCAL BUSINESS COMPETITION

Best Shop Window Display
WinnerColouby Creations
Best Dressed Staff
WinnerColouby Creations