Our Gold Thread Award is a way for EGA chapters and regions to recognize outstanding individuals who have given freely of their time and talents, and best exemplify EGA’s purpose.
We would like to congratulate the winners of our 2026 Gold Thread Award, these are members who make our chapters thrive. They inspire stitchers to stretch their talents, encourage new embroiderers to join us, and generally make us pleased and proud we are part of this organization.
The 2026 National Gold Thread Award Winner was announced at our National Seminar in Orlando: Wish Upon A Stitch and the award went to Linda Leone! Visit our National Gold Thread Award Winners page to see national winners from past years.
2026 Gold Thread Award Winners
Carolinas Region: Mildred Strobel, Magnolia Chapter
Great Lakes Region: Bonnie Rhodes, Daylillies Chapter
Greater Pacific Region: Scottie Erikstrup, Rose City Stitchers Chapter
Heartland Region: Susann Skinner, Coulee Country Chapter
Metropolitan Region: Marietta Douglas, Nutmeg Chapter
Mid-Atlantic Region: Jana Bass, Oatlands Chapter
New England Region: Beth Lindsay, Mayflower Chapter
Pacific Southwestern Region: Linda Leone, Orange County Chapter
Rocky Mountain Region: Helena Whyte, Pajarito Chapter
South Central Region: Cindy Hambrick, Austin Stitchery Guild
Sun Region: Toni Alper, Indian River Chapter
Tennessee Valley Region: Linda Reed, Louisville Chapter
2026 National Gold Thread Award Winner: Linda Leone
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