02/10/2026
THE MOMENT WE HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR! 👑✨
We are absolutely thrilled to officially announce the winner and finalists for the 2026 Cake Artist of the Year Award! The ACADA Supreme Cake Artist of the Year award recognises artists whose work exemplifies the very highest standards of creativity, technical mastery and artistic excellence. This distinguished award celebrates an artist who has demonstrated exceptional vision and craftsmanship, creating work that is not only beautifully executed, but also innovative, refined and unmistakably individual. From sophisticated design and intricate detail to ambitious structure, flawless finishes and extraordinary presentation, the recipient represents the pinnacle of contemporary cake artistry.
To be named ACADA Supreme Cake Artist of the Year is an exceptional achievement. It honours not only remarkable talent, but also the dedication, discipline, passion and commitment required to continually elevate the art of cake decorating and inspire the wider industry. Each of our finalists have their own distinctive style, the standard of which is nothing short of world-class. Our international panel of judges faced an incredibly tough task separating the masters in this category. To even be named a finalist in this category is a monumental milestone.
Join us in celebrating the absolute best of the best! 🥂👇🏆 THE WINNER 🏆⭐ SARAH THEAKER from Creative Cake Art Melbourne - Melbourne, Vic https://www.facebook.com/creative.cake.art.pty.ltd
THE FINALISTS ✨⭐
🌟 Kanchana Golding from Art of Sugar - Hervey Bay, QLD https://www.facebook.com/artofsugarau
🌟 Kim Giusa from Make It Memorable by Kim - Sydney, NSW https://www.facebook.com/Makeitmemorablecakesbykim
🌟 Leah Walton from Cake Doll L'more - Morphett Vale, SA https://www.facebook.com/www.cakedolllamour.com.au
A massive thank you to our Headline Sponsor iconiccakeart, and our Power Partner Cake Collaborator Magazine for making this award possible. 💖