The 2008 tree jumper was the best ever!  130 trees were wrapped in incredible artworks up and down the main streets of the CBD, in school and church yards and people's own homes.  Here is a small sample of the tree jumpers from the 2008 exhibition... 

by Margaret Armstrong

by Catherine Elliot

Claremont Spinners & Weavers Group NZ

Geoff and Gillian Knott

Doreen and Kate Smith

Sue Duff's Hobbit

Elvis created by the Go Vita staff

Maxine Gallagher

Loretta Grayson's tree jumper and her daughter Ruby

by Amanda Hoffmann

Murray's Bridge SS

Scout's entry

The 2008 Tree Jumper Exhibition Awards.  Congratulations to ALL participants

Section 1 Textile Art

Winner: Catherine Elliot of Warwick for "Peacock's Nest"
Highly Commended:  Juanita Wellings of Clifton for "Face up to Winter"
Highly Commended:  Dorothy Haig of Allora for "Memories of Granny"
Highlt Commended:  Warwick East State School students with disabilities for "The Wonder of Webs"

Section 2 "Twist and Sprout and Chill Out"

Winner:  Doreen and Kate Smith of Yangan for "Pumpkin Delight"
Highly Commended: Geoff and Gillian Knott of Ferny Hills for "A Hug'd and Rug'd - Bee Tree"
Highly Commended:  Warwick State High School Special Education Unit

Section 3  Embrace the Spirit for a tree created in your own yard

Winner:  Killarney Uniting Church
Highly Commended:  Margaret Pfiffer of Warwick
Highly Commended:  Regency Park Retirement Village in Warwick

School Tree Jumper Award

Winner:  Murray's Bridge State School
Highly Commended:  Warwick West State School 

Thank you to our sponsors for 2008