Winners announced: Better Homes and Gardens Creator Awards 2026

Known under the social media moniker of @halyardhome, Sophie’s work sits at the intersection of creativity and real life. She shares DIY and creative projects, sewing patterns, renovation tips, home styling and a glimpse of doing it all while navigating motherhood.

From starting out crocheting headphone covers as a form of self-expression, through to appearing at Australian and London Fashion Weeks, Katelyn – otherwise known as @tataykatelyn – wows audiences globally with her impressive crochet creations. From a suit of armour to a shipwreck on a balaclava, nothing is outside the bounds of her creative vision. “The intention of my work is for people to understand that truly anything can be made in crochet if you don’t box yourself into ‘what you think you know’,” says Katelyn.

Jordan and Dane exemplify what it is to explore your creative vision and learn along the way. “We’re documenting a completely unfiltered, chaotic renovation journey that people actually see themselves in.” Their ability to explore beyond trends and traditional rules of interior design result in some truly gorgeous and unique spaces, and hilarity along the way. Follow their journey on Instagram @homehusbands.

Author of the Home Style Handbook and founder of Interior Styling School, Lucy is an interior stylist who splits her time between Sydney and London, working across clients and magazines. Much of Lucy’s work is grounded in education and sharing knowledge on how people can build confidence with styling their space.

Bea Bellingham’s joy-filled creations and whimsical approach to marketing and product development stand out in a sea of mass-market sameness. While her designs err on the side of silly – by intent – they are ultimately most successful in bringing people together to spark laughter and joy.

Meredith Woolnough is an artist and educator who creatively explores sculptural forms through the art of embroidery. Botanical and organic shapes take place in beautifully intricate patterns, but one of the most interesting parts of her art, is how she shares the process, journey, and has created an online community who are endlessly curious about her technique.

Jacklyn’s work is playful, nostalgic, and relatable. Her bold, contemporary style explores themes of warmth and community, and the belonging experienced with food around the kitchen table. When asked what she wanted people to feel when experiencing her work, Jacklyn said; “I hope they feel a warm sense of nostalgia, joy, or become reflective and sentimental in a beautiful way.”

Natasha’s work has spanned landscape architecture, gardening, sustainability, storytelling, education and community building, all falling under an overarching focus on helping people see gardens differently. She’s worked on The Australian Garden at the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, as well as shared stories of her own gardens through social media, events and workshops. “What matters to me is not only how a space looks, but the experience it creates, how it supports daily life, how it functions ecologically, and how it helps people feel more capable and connected to place, season and community,” says Natasha.

Landscape designer Kath Gadd is known for her love of Australian native plants and designing spaces that encourage native flora and fauna to thrive. Her blog, Mallee Design shares educational information about Aussie natives for all to learn.

Lachlan Moore’s work at the Botanic Gardens of Sydney is grounded in sharing knowledge of Country, be it plant, language, or cultural practice, to create opportunities for people to connect more deeply with place. “The use of Dharruuk language on Dharruuk Ngurraa in my work at Botanic Gardens of Sydney and in media is incredibly important to me. Language holds cultural authority, worldview and belonging… At its core, my work is about ensuring Country is not seen as a backdrop, but recognised as a teacher,” says Lachlan.

Eco-warrior Lottie Dalziel has an amazingly approachable way of speaking about sustainability. She’s an author of 365+ Ways to Save and founder of Banish Recycling and Diversion (BRAD), a sustainability education platform and program which repurposes plastic items into super cute products.

Animal conservationist and CEO of Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Ben Dessen is also a storyteller and author of children’s book The Last Hollow. His care of endangered, injured or in-need animals is amplified through a wonderful ability to educate and connect with his audience and community.

With nearly a million followers on their @mynonnafina Instagram account, Maddie and her 79-year old grandmother, Nonna Fina (Delfina) share stories, traditional recipes, tips and funny moments that draw community together. Delfina has more than 100 plants in her home garden that she shares with her audience. “We love receiving messages from fans saying that they are eating more homemade food thanks to Nonna’s recipes,” says Maddie.

Lucy Rosenberg is a self-professed food lover, but she’s also a private chef and recipe and content creator. Take one look at her social media @food_bylucy and you’ll see the amazing balance of restaurant-quality dishes paired with accessible home cooking advice. If you’re looking for some inspiration to freshen up your home cooking with low effort, she’s here to help.

Chef and food consultant, Toby Wilson is on a mission to make food fun. His social media, @tobywilson, tracks his journey cooking from old Aussie cookbooks – sometimes questionable recipes (salmon custard or baked bean cheesecake), as well as new playful and inventive trials (like full English brekkie in a tarte tatin or Vegemite ravioli).

When Emma Higgins and her partner Jake started renovating their 1980s home in a small country town, Emma started documenting the journey. They have filmed every weekend for more than a year, posting as @emma__higgins, “capturing everything from the big transformations to the behind-the-scenes chaos!” says Emma. The public nominated their favourite creators for this category, and voted Emma their favourite.