Spring Competition 2025

This year's spring competition saw 134 artworks entered by 45 artists, across 10 categories—an impressive showcase of creativity and talent! More than 60 members gathered in the art room to hear guest speaker Lynette Fisher share her inspiring journey as an artist and insights into the prestigious Molly Morpeth Art Competition.

Following the judging by Ellie Smith, anticipation built as members waited for the awards presentation. Ellie presented the awards and offered thoughtful commentary on the artworks she had judged.

A huge thank you to the new competitions team for organising such a smooth and successful event. Congratulations to all the award winners—and a special shoutout to everyone who entered. The standard of work was exceptionally high, and it was fantastic to see so many new members participating and making their mark.

BEST PASTEL CATEGORY

Marie Peters Millennium Cup

Merit: Lynne Dean

Winner: Jennifer Whalley

Merit: Ivan Lloyd

BEST OIL PAINTING

Grace Walsh Cup

Merit: Ali Thomas

Winner: Ruth Kenyon-Slade

Merit: Jenny Moed-Korpela

BEST ACRYLIC PAINTING

Georgina Don Memorial Award

Merit: Dominique Adcock

Winner: Lalita Shine

Merit: Jenny Moed-Korpela

BEST TAURANGA SCENE

Marge Martin Salver

Merit: Lynette Fisher

Winner: Deb Clarke

Merit: Keith Munro

BEST WATERCOLOUR

Carter Brothers Award

Merit: Joy Johnson

Winner: Deb Clarke

Merit: Ali Thomas

BEST ABSTRACT

Cam Burgoyne Thomas & Keith Corner Memorial Trophy

Merit: Keith Munro

Winner: Malcolm Drysdale

Merit: Ulemj Glamuzina

BEST COLOURED PENCIL

Jensen Trophy

Merit: Erena Patterson

Winner: Lynne Dean

CONTEMPORARY ART TROPHY

Merit: Keith Munro

Winner: Anne Jensen

Merit: Glyn Bakewell

PRESIDENTS THEMEPALETTE OF 3

Reg Chalmers Memorial Cup

Merit: Helen Hunkin

Winner: Ivan Lloyd

Merit: Ruth Kenyon-Slade

BEST EMERGING ARTIST

Presidents Trophy

Merit: Hans Neilson

Winner: Leonie Johnsen

Merit: Erena Patterson