Quilt Categories/Prizes

Quilt Categories

Professionally Judged
Open to all

GVQC Member Judged
Open to Members only

Appliqué
Art/Abstract or Pictorial
Mixed Techniques
Modern
Pieced Single Maker
Pieced Multiple Makers
Small
Wool Appliqué

Appliqué
Art/Abstract or Pictorial
Mixed Techniques
Pieced Single Maker
Pieced Multiple Makers
Small

Non-Judged
Open to Members only

Challenge
National Award Winners
Youth

Entry for quilts for QuiltFest 26 will open January 1, 2026 and go to March 15, 2026.

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QUILTFEST CATEGORIES

"Fourth Runner Up" by Ruth Ohol, First Place Mixed Techniques

Prizes and Awards

Professionally Judged Prizes - Monetary Awards

Gladys Reid Holton Best of Show - $500

Best Machine Quilting Stationary - $150

Best Machine Quilting Track Mounted - $150

Best Hand Workmanship - $150

Best Use of Color - $150

Judge’s Choice – 3 awards - $100 each

Each Quilt Category: First Place - $150, Second - $100, Third - $50

Ribbon Prizes

Each Quilt Category (Member Judged and Professionally Judged) 1st, 2nd, 3rd & Honorable Mention

Quilters Consortium of New York State Award of Excellence

Viewers' Choice Award