The Balclutha War Memorial Hall was full for the Balclutha Mitsubishi Artistic Journeys The Vision and Style Wearable Arts Awards, to get a look at 28 entries across four sections.
Balclutha policewoman Judy Powell won the top honours, taking the Supreme Award and the Blast From the Past section with her entry Out of Strength Comes Beauty.
Ms (also known as Constable) Powell used old police uniforms and her new quilting skills to create her winning entry.
"I'm in shock really. I only entered the awards for a bit of experience."
Kate Morrison, who modelled Ms Powell's creation, said she loved the outfit and that it was very comfortable. Ms Powell donated $100 of her $1000 prize to Victim Support.
On Friday night, Joan Hasler gave a talk on her experiences as a "biker chick". Mrs Hasler has toured many countries on motorcycles including Australia, Turkey, and China. She also tried her hand at circuit racing - in pink leathers.
"I think I look like a Christmas decoration on the track," she joked.
Mrs Hasler hoped to ride through the Himalayan mountain ranges soon.
A dinner in Clinton, a bus trip to Riverstone Kitchen just north of Oamaru, and various arts and crafts were a few of the events during the Week for Women.
RESULTS -
• Blast From the Past: Winner, Out of Strength Comes Beauty, by Judy Powell (recycled police uniforms); runner-up, Cantastic, by Jean Proctor (aluminium cans, tabs, chicken-wire, plastic rubbish bags); highly commended, Bound By Technology, by Teri Cookson (discarded electrical goods); highly commended: Discy Peacock, by Jenna Cunningham (CDs and fabric).
• Globe Trotting: Winner, On Safari with Armand Denis, by Jennie Hasler-Jacobs (recycled books, paper); runner-up, What a Wonderful World, by Donna Pettitt and Frances Forbes (Japanese bedcover, world maps).
• Futuristic - Travelling Forward: Winner, Out of the Blue, by Ashlea Dunn (tarpaulin, wire, feathers); runner-up, Miss Teddy's Picnic, by Jennie Hasler-Jacobs (pre-loved soft toys).
• Mind Trip: Winner, Hat Hair, by Jennie Hasler-Jacobs (100% synthetic hair); runner-up, Scraps from the Bottom of My Sewing Basket, by Connie Masters (scraps and leftover items).
• A Trip to the Countryside: Winner, Southerly Charm, by Ezra Bellamore (silage wrap, bailing twine, electric fence tape, gumboots, cow tags); runner-up, Flying the Coop, by Tina Niles (sacks, chicken-wire, twine, feathers); highly commended, Duck for Cover, by Ashlea Dunn (tarpaulin, string, twine, bullet shells, hanging basket, tussock).
• Supreme Award winner: Out of Strength Comes Beauty, by Judy Powell (recycled police uniforms).
