The 2023 “Glamour & Gumboots” competition has been adjudged another huge success, with the winners only recently revealed.
The quirky competition that brings some fun to winter drew lots of support, with local businesses donating prizes, as well as from the participants.
Judge Nicole Halliday, from “The Fire Inside” photography commented:
“I absolutely loved the creativity that went into this year’s entries. One thing I have to say is, don’t let creativity take away from the theme, which is ‘Glamour and Gumboots’, i.e. you need to include the glamour!” Organisers said it was “really, really tough choosing our winners this year and a massive thanks goes out to all of you who participated and helped us to raise just over $500 for each of the four Wairarapa Foodbanks.”
Our winners for 2023 are:
WOMEN
First: Nadia White wins The Fire Inside Photography – Jayne package
Second: Adrienne Staples – Toast Martinborough double pass
Third: Maree McManaway – Claire Mcintosh Massage Therapy 90 min massage
Highly Commended: Crystal Hart with her shot of Nadine Bali – a Mudita back, neck, shoulder massage.
MEN
First: Our one and only Richard (Dimbleby – Ed?) wins a Copthorne Solway Bed and Breakfast voucher.
GROUP
First: Tunicliffe Builders win a Martinborough Brewery voucher
Second: Judy, Poppy & Jay – the Ventana $50 voucher and Schoc Chocolate Shoe
Highly Commended: The Tea Ladies, Michelle Thomas, Katie Laporte, Jane Burns, Mary Sykes Wheeler and Nicola Yee – a Brac & Bow $50 dinner voucher
CHILDREN
First: Margot Mills wins the Three Peas Tee Pea Party Package
Second: Ted & Chester the dog – a Go Zone 2x kids entry
Highly Commended: Harrison and Alexandria – a Chicken & Frog $25 voucher
SPIRIT AWARD
The Thrive Girls captured by Debbie Hunt win a Case of Matahiwi bubbles
PEOPLE’S CHOICE
First: with 207 votes was Thrive Ladies captured by Debbie Hunt who wins a Claire McIntosh Massage Therapy 60 min massage
Second: with 91 votes was Tunnicliffe Builders – Claire McIntosh Massage Therapy 30 min massage.
This was a fun way to spend a month in winter – with the main aim of the game being to support the hard work of the region’s food banks. Thanks again, from Charlotte Harding & Nicole Halliday.
