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Nimble Fingers Award

The aim of the Nimble Fingers Award is to encourage excellence in lacemaking by young people in Australia.

History of the Award

The Nimble Fingers Award began in 1996 when it was recognised that there was a growing need to acknowledge and encourage young lacemakers in Australia. It was decided to offer an award every year at the AGM. It was open to any lacemaker under the age of 16. In 2001 the age limit was increased to 18. In 2002 two categories were created to encourage young lacemakers of differing experience levels to enter.

Nimble Fingers Award 2010

The NAC invites young lacemakers to prepare a piece of lace to be judged prior to and displayed at the 2010 AGM.

Entrants do not have to be members of the ALG but must be 18 years of age or under.

Each entry must be signed by a financial adult member of the ALG.

Entry is free to ALG members and $2 to non-members.

The closing date of receipt of entry forms is 31 August 2010.

Download the entry form here or contact the Awards Coordinator (acting) for a copy of the entry form.

Leonie Woods
1 Cumbria Court
BELMONT QLD 4153
E-mail: woodsie13@bigpond.com

Post your form, together with your cheque/money order, to the Awards Coordinator.

Conditions of Entry

  1. The competition is open to all lacemakers under the age of 18 at the closing date for entries.
  2. Two categories are available for entry:
    • under 12 years of age at the closing date for entries
    • 12 years of age to under 18 years of age at the closing date for entries
  3. One entry only will be accepted from each entrant.
  4. It is not necessary that the entrant be a member of the Australian Lace Guild (ALG).
  5. Each entry form must be signed by a financial adult member of the ALG.
  6. Entries should not be mounted under glass.
  7. Entry fees: ALG junior member Free. Non-member $2.00
  8. All entrants who have lace displayed in the Nimble Fingers Exhibition at the AGM will receive a certificate of participation.
  9. Two or more independent and qualified judges will be invited to judge the entries.
  10. The judges' decision is final.
  11. Each entry will be judged on its own merit.
  12. Results will be announced at the 2010 AGM, published in the following Australian Lace magazine and on the ALG website.
  13. Entries will be on show during the 2010 AGM.
  14. The ALG reserves the right to publish pictures and details of entries and entrants at the discretion of the NAC.
  15. Lace is not restricted to any particular category. Bobbin lace, crochet, embroidered lace, knitted lace, needle lace and tatting are all equally valid.
  16. Entries may be forwarded in two ways:
    • by receipted certified mail to the Awards Coordinator by Friday 17 September 2010
    • delivered in person by prior arrangement to the Awards Coordinator at the AGM workshops by close of business on Monday 20 September 2010.

Nimble Fingers Award 2009

Congratulations to the following young lacemakers who won in their category:

  • Under 12
    • First prize - Alarna Leonard
  • Under 18
    • First prize - Rohan Ford

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