The 2026 ACDN Awards
Still talking about that cake? Vote for them.
Voting closed on Sunday 20 September. Thanks to everyone who took the time. The scores are being tallied and reviewed, and the finalists are announced on 26 September.
Judged by the panel
These awards aren't decided by the public vote, so there's nothing to tick here. Everyone who accepted a nomination in them is below, with links straight to their work.
Artistic
A panel shortlists, Cake! Members choose the winner.
3D and Novelty Cake Artist of the Year
Sculpted, carved and dimensional cakes
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Baked By KB VIC -
Laura Khouri NSW -
Cherry On Top Cakes VIC -
Sugarbird Cakery NSW -
Cake with Amber QLD -
Fantasy Cakes VIC -
Burgundy Baking NSW -
Skye's the Limit Cakes ACT/TAS - Whisked Away By Hannah NSW
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The little bake gallery VIC -
Sarah Theaker VIC -
Buttercream & Pearls QLD
Buttercream Artist of the Year
Buttercream as the medium
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Save Me Some Sweets VIC -
The Cupcake Floristry QLD - Sim's Cakes VIC
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All Things Cake SA -
KAAKO Bake Studio NSW -
Gold Coast Cakes & Treats QLD -
J & J Cakes - Baked by Jessica VIC - LoveLeigh's Cakery QLD
- Buttercream & Pearls QLD
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Bake + Sway NSW -
Jacinta Ritchie NSW -
Cocoa Oven VIC -
Cake Heart QLD -
Butter Haus VIC -
Bec's Biscuits and Cakes NSW
Cookie Artist of the Year
Royal icing, fondant, painting, airbrushing, wafer paper
- Make or Bake Co. QLD
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That Cookie Friend NSW -
The Vale Cookie Collective VIC -
The Button Co WA/NT -
Dream Cookie Co VIC -
Rachel Karras, Twice Upon a Time Cookies VIC -
Crumbs & Chaos QLD -
Opal & Co Cookie House NSW -
The Treat Bar QLD - The little bake gallery VIC
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Cookies By Jess Adelaide SA -
Medovnik Cake and Cookies NSW -
Coastal Cookies WA WA/NT
Cupcake Artist of the Year
The cupcake as the finished medium
- Laura Khouri NSW
- The Cupcake Floristry QLD
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Twilight Cupcakes NSW -
Dolciebouqcakes VIC - Cake Heart QLD
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Baked Flores Box NSW -
Rustic Roses VIC
Edible Decorations Artist of the Year
Edible work no other category covers
- Cake with Amber QLD
- The Treat Bar QLD
- Crumbs & Chaos QLD
- Cake Heart QLD
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Evie Garcia, Evie Cakes NSW - Tell Cake Boutique NSW
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Ekats QLD -
Hayleys Cakes and More VIC - J & J Cakes - Baked by Jessica VIC
- Cherry On Top Cakes VIC
Sugar Modelling Artist of the Year
People, animals and characters
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Yeners Way Cake Art Tutorial QLD -
Leah Walton SA -
Sweet Sugar Creations VIC -
Always Time For Cake VIC - Cherry On Top Cakes VIC
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Be Caked QLD
Sugar and Wafer Flower Artist of the Year
Realistic or stylised sugar and wafer flowers
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Brownz Bakes QLD -
Priscilla’s Cakes VIC -
Blossom and Buttercream QLD -
Glenn Jones VIC
Retail, Wholesale and Product
Judged by an independent panel on identical samples. There's no public round.
New Product of the Year
Newly introduced to the Australian market
- Doughzy by Make or Bake Co Karalee, QLD
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My Dream Cake Melbourne, VIC -
Cupquet Pro Sydney, NSW -
BakeGenie Dalby, QLD -
SweetP Cutters x Custom Cookie Cutters - Get Your Swag On Adelaide, SA -
Bouquet Cakes VIC
Community
Chosen by sector experts and the committee.
Rising Talent Award
Around two years or less in the sector
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Ligs Cakes VIC - That Cookie Friend NSW
- The little bake gallery VIC
- Opal & Co Cookie House NSW
- Coastal Cookies WA WA/NT
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Cake In The Window QLD - Whisked Away by Hannah NSW
Finalists go up on the awards page on 26 September, and the winners are announced on the night in Melbourne on Friday 20 November. Book your tickets.