Winner, Personal Styling Excellence, 2026 Australian Style Institute Awards

I can’t believe it!

Still trying to find my words, so I’m sharing this email I received from the Australian Style Institute Awards judging panel following the announcement.

“Hi Anna,

Congratulations again on being recognised in the 2026 Australian Style Institute Awards.

Following the Awards, we wanted to share a few reflections from the judging panel, because your work sparked meaningful conversation during the review process.

The judges were particularly impressed by the depth and impact of your personal styling practice. Across conversations with the panel, your work was recognised as epitomising the true impact of personal styling and showing what this work can mean when it goes far beyond clothing.

They also acknowledged your willingness to lean into aspects of styling that are not always easy, but are deeply meaningful and impactful for the client.

What came through strongly was the human-centred nature of your work and the way you use styling to support clients through complex, personal and often vulnerable moments.

We hope you take this feedback as a genuine acknowledgement of the work you are creating and the direction you are building. Being recognised through the Awards is meaningful, but knowing your work resonated with industry professionals is something we hope you carry forward with confidence.

Congratulations again. We are so proud to see what you are building, and we look forward to seeing where you take your styling journey from here.”

Australian Style Institute Awards judging panel, 2026