Celebrating Our Members
"Our members continue to shine in many wonderful ways. Here are some of the awards, recognitions, and special moments they've recently celebrated:"
Colina Grant
Colina received Best in the Show for her painting called "Peace" (of her son snorkeling off the WA coast) when she entered it in the Combined Art Societies of Sydney's show at Randwick last month, and was presented with the award and flowers by the Governor, Margaret Beazley.
Aung Win Maung
Congratulations to Aung Win Maung for winning 3rd place in Class 1 – Rural Subject and/or Landscape Painting at the Royal Easter Show 2025! His captivating piece, Beer Delivery at The Rocks in 1990, beautifully captured the spirit of the scene. Well done on this fantastic achievement!
Carmel Mackie
Congratulations to Carmel Mackie for her wonderful achievements at the Royal Easter Show 2025!
Carmel was awarded 2nd place in Class 44 – Embroidery Work (Exhibitor’s Own Design) for her beautiful piece Blue Wren, and received a Highly Commended in Class 48 – Masters, Any Technique, for her stunning free-motion 3D embroidery piece Passion Flower. An incredible result – well done!
Julie Gorman
A huge congratulations to Julie Gorman for her outstanding success at the Royal Easter Show 2025! Julie was awarded 1st place in Class 4 – Figurative Painting and received the prestigious RAS of NSW Award of Excellence Medallion for her powerful piece Men at Work – Goulburn Railway Museum. To top it off, the painting has also been sold! An incredible achievement – well done!
Annette Needs
"Annette captured hearts at the Royal Easter Show 2025, with both her stunning artworks, 'Lorikeet Capers' and 'Central Coast Sunset', finding proud new owners. A wonderful milestone and a testament to her talent!"
Diane Yousouf
"We’re proud to celebrate Diane’s success at the Royal Easter Show 2025, where her stunning acrylic seascape painting found a new home. Well done, Diane, on this fantastic achievement!"
Caroline Pullinger
"We are delighted to acknowledge Caroline’s outstanding accomplishment at the 2025 Royal Easter Show, where her beautiful acrylic artwork was proudly sold. Well deserved!"