The Millinery Gala was hosted by the Millinery Association of Australia
as part of Hat Week Australia. It was held at Mon Bijou in Melbourne where the winners of the
Design Award, Student Design Award and Hall of Fame were announced.
The Design Award 2019 was judged by
MAA President Possum Ball, Creative Stylist Virginia Dowzer, Creative
Director and Presenter Philip Boon and Hat Magazine Editor Lauren Ritchie.
First Place: Rose Hudson | Second Place: Amanda Smith |
Third Place: Lindsay Whitehead | Patron’s Pick: Jo Peterson |
People’s Choice Award: | Cynthia Jones-Bryson |
The Student Design Award 2019 was judged by
Diane Kilduff, Marea Bright, Katherine Cherry and Michelle Cameron
Winner: Angie Jackman | Second Place: Emma Files |
Third Place: Kara Vale | Mary Lock Award: Mellisa Rigter |
Hall of Fame recipient for 2019: Rose Hudson
Photos by Richard Shaw



































Photos by Lisa Watt Production








































The Millinery Gala was supported by the following generous sponsors:
















