What a year, Forkstars! Across kitchens, backyards, and community halls, our incredible Forkstars have come together with one shared purpose - to help end cancer.
You've hosted, cooked, laughed, and rallied your communities - and we've enjoyed every second of it!
Whether you've been with us since the beginning or hosted your very first table, your passion and generosity are making a real difference. Every dollar raised is already helping create brighter futures for families impacted by cancer.
and now, its time for our favourite moment of the year...
You've hosted, cooked, laughed, and rallied your communities - and we've enjoyed every second of it!
Whether you've been with us since the beginning or hosted your very first table, your passion and generosity are making a real difference. Every dollar raised is already helping create brighter futures for families impacted by cancer.
and now, its time for our favourite moment of the year...
🎉Announcing the 2025 Fork Cancer Award Winners 🎉
With so many unforgettable tables and wildly creative ideas this year, choosing our 2025 Golden Fork Awards winners was no easy feat!
Every year, you raise the bar higher, and this year was truly next-level. After much fork-to-fork deliberation, we're beyond excited to finally reveal our incredible Fork Cancer Award Winners for 2025! 🥁🪩
Every year, you raise the bar higher, and this year was truly next-level. After much fork-to-fork deliberation, we're beyond excited to finally reveal our incredible Fork Cancer Award Winners for 2025! 🥁🪩
TOP FUNDRAISERS
Honouring our top fundraisers who raised outstanding amounts to support life changing research:
- Sue Montgomerie ($24,142.52),
- Myee Gill ($18,132),
- Purnong District Hall ($15,614.32),
- Michele, Darryl & Terena Pope ($11,432.13), and
- Megan Ellis ($10,702.39).
BEST COSTUME
Karen Huggett - Hastie St Hamburger Legends
Dressing to impress and nailing the theme - Congratulations to Karen Huggett for Hastie Street Hamburger Legends, winner of Best Costume!
Karen Huggett - Hastie St Hamburger Legends
Dressing to impress and nailing the theme - Congratulations to Karen Huggett for Hastie Street Hamburger Legends, winner of Best Costume!
BEST THEME
Rebecca Childs
Rebecca Childs
Smooth sailing and creative vibes all the way - Congratulations to Bec for her Longest Table - Yacht Rock Edition, winner of best theme!
BEST PHOTO
Brenda Batson & Ava Cook
Capturing the magic of The Longest Table in picture-perfect style - Congratulations to Brenda Batson and Ava Cook!
Brenda Batson & Ava Cook
Capturing the magic of The Longest Table in picture-perfect style - Congratulations to Brenda Batson and Ava Cook!
MOST ENTICING MENU
For all of the foodies dishing up flavour in style - Congratulations to the following hosts their mouth-watering menus!
Congratulations to the hosts that brought The Longest Table to life beyond the city lights!
For all of the foodies dishing up flavour in style - Congratulations to the following hosts their mouth-watering menus!
- Le Fevre High School
- Ben Livera
Congratulations to the hosts that brought The Longest Table to life beyond the city lights!
- Michelle Cocks
- Kim Capra
Tabletop Teamwork
Bringing people together for one incredible cause - these inspiring community groups and workplaces showed what teamwork is all about! From offices to local hubs, your collective efforts proves that when we come together we can truly have a big impact and # ForkCancer 💪
Congratulations to our Tabletop teamwork winners:
Congratulations to our Tabletop teamwork winners:
- Knight Frank Ladies Luncheon
- Cherrie Salentijn - She Shed By the Sea
- The Basil Hetzel Institute
FORKING FABULOUS
Forking fabulous and shining bright - these incredible hosts above and beyond with creativity and flair to make their Longest Tables truly unforgettable:
- Diana Dente
- Mell Penno - The Big Rocking Horse
- Tracey Chinotti
- Caitlin Muhs
- Lukarla McCready
- Renee Shipp
Loyal Forkstars
Honouring our incredible Loyal Forkstars — the hosts who’ve set the table year after year, spreading love, laughter, and hope for four years or more. 💜
Thank you for your unwavering commitment to #ForkCancer.- Bek, Grae & Kathryn Hudson
- Tony & Tracey Purchase
- Nicola Cowley & Lisa Canale
- Bruce Amos
🩷We’re so grateful for our amazing ambassadors🩷
Shining a spotlight on the amazing people who champion our cause:
- Trish Fuss
- Stefan Iannace from Cheeky Grin Coffee
- Paula & Mia Vidale
- Nancy & Vince, LiVin’ Podcast presents More LiViN’
- Leah Baylis
- Kathryn Hudson
- Hayley & Lauren from Adelady
- Greer Tappert
- Brenton Jolly
Thank You ForkStars 🙌 Congratulations to all our incredible winnners and to every host who joined the fight against cancer in 2025. Bring on 2026 - it's going to be even bigger, bolder, and better! 🎊🏆
LET'S MAKE 2026 THE BIGGEST #FORKCANCER YET!
