The judges surprise decision not to award a prize for 'Avant Garde' but instead decided to award an extra winner in the 'Design Excellence Award' proves that the standard of furniture is of such high calibre to make the judging process quite a difficult one. Prize money for each of the categories is $1,000.

Wayne Petrie - Excellence in Design - for 'Entry Side Table with drawers'

Joint award receiver with Alison Ward - Excellence in Design - for 'Chair'

Wayne Petrie - Excellence in Craftsmanship - for 'Entry Side Table with drawers'

Richard Vaughan - Commercial Viability - for 'Tray Simple'

Hayden Hopwood - Environmental Sustainability for Rendered Hall Cabinet

Mark Fielding - Outdoor Furniture - for Billy's Day Bed and Ottoman

VISITOR VOTES REGISTERED DURING THE EXHIBITION RESULTED IN A PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD, ANNOUNCED AT THE CLOSING CEREMONY ON SATURDAY 9 OCTOBER. THE WINNER OF THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD WAS ROBERT HOWARD FOR HELEN'S CHAIR