Bra Decorating Competition

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Put your creativity to work for a cause that matters by entering your one-of-a-kind design in the Bra-ha-ha® Awards Show & Auction, benefiting the Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation. This inspiring event blends artistry and philanthropy to raise vital funds for breast cancer prevention and treatment in our community.

The bra entry fee is $25 (non-refundable; event ticket not included). Upgrade to the Bra Maker Package for $100, which includes: one (1) bra entry and two (2) tickets to the Awards Show & Auction (A $175 value — bra must be completed to qualify.)

All entries must adhere to the official Entry Rules & Submission Guidelines – see below. The organizing committee reserves the right to decline any submission that does not meet established criteria.

2026 Categories:

Themed Category: Midnight Oasis
Deep midnight blues, shimmering starlight, rich jewel tones, and radiant beauty emerging from the night.

A $1,000 Grand Prize will be awarded, along with honors for Most Creative, Best Craftsmanship, and Most Inspirational.

Celebrate creativity, courage, and community — and help make a difference.

Bra Entry Rules & Submission Guidelines

All bra entries must be created using a new 38C, back-closure, underwire bra. All straps, as well as the front, back, and sides of the bra, must be fully decorated. Strapless bras cannot be accepted. Bras should not be sewn closed, and the interior of the bra does not need to be decorated.Bras must be well constructed, as they may be moved, mounted, or displayed in various ways. Any appliqués or added elements must be securely attached. Sewing is preferred; however, strong adhesives and other mechanical fastening methods are acceptable. Tape is not permitted.
To qualify for judging, each entry must clearly resemble a bra and be sized to fit completely within a 24” x 12” container with the lid closed.

Judging & Display

If a bra does not meet the entry rules and guidelines, Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation (CRHF) reserves the right to display the bra but remove it from the judging process. All bras and inspiration statements must be received by the designated drop-off deadlines to be eligible for judging.

Materials & Construction

Bras must be made from materials that are clean, non-perfumed, non-perishable, and not inherently hazardous. Food or food products may not be used.

Bras should be constructed in a manner that allows for mounting, transfer to a display mannequin, or wearing by a model. While staff will handle all entries with care, CRHF is not responsible for damage to submitted bras.

If your design includes lights or sound, staff will make every effort to activate these features; however, functionality cannot be guaranteed. We recommend including a clearly written note with instructions that can be attached to the bra.

Inspiration Statement

Each bra entry must include a 70–100 word inspiration statement describing the concept behind the design. Bras may be registered in advance without the statement; however, entries without an inspiration card submitted by the registration deadline may be displayed at the Awards Show & Auction but will not be eligible for judging. CRHF reserves the right to edit inspiration statements that exceed the word or character limit.

Additional Information

Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation reserves the right to retain all winning bras for promotional purposes.

Eligibility

The Bra-ha-ha Awards Show & Auction is open to all original designs. All entries must comply with the Bra Entry Rules & Submission Guidelines, and the organizing committee reserves the right to decline or not display any entry.