Hattember is the initiative of award winning Milliner Catherine Kelly, the founder of Embellish Atelier, created the competition with the aim to:
1. Raise funds for the John Skipper Kelly (JSK) Fund to create leadership opportunities for disadvantaged youth. 20% of all profits will go directly to the JSK fund.
2. Promote wearing hats #hatsarenotjustfortheraces. They protect, identify, and create an individual statement.
3. To promote the millinery industry. Visit Embellish Hats for more information.
Hattember 2023
Millinery Category
Novice Millinery
Hattember 2022
Millinery Category
Modern Revival Category
Novice Millinery
Hattember 2021
Millinery Section
Bridal and Evening Category
Novice Millinery
Hattember 2020
Millinery Section
Wearable Art
Novice Millinery
2019 Hattember
General Category
1st Prize – Michelle Robinson
2nd Prize – Possum Ball
3rd Prize – Dianne Roberton
Wearable Art
1st Prize – Rachel Cherry
2nd Prize – Angie Jackman
3rd – Vladimir Stratacuic
Facebook Award – Margie Trembley – Elizabeth
2018 Hattember
Headpiece Category
1st Place – Jo Turco
2nd Place – Sandy Aslett
3rd Place – Sandy Aslett
Artisan Category
1st Place – Mary Mohr
2nd Place – Jo Turco
3rd Place – Carol Birch