Bra Decorating Competition
Registration is OPEN. Click here!
Design a bra. Support the Cause.
Enter your one-of-a-kind bra creation in the Bra-ha-ha Awards Show & Auction, where innovation meets philanthropy. Dazzle the crowd with your artistry, celebrate creativity, and support a cause that truly matters—raising awareness and funds for breast cancer prevention and treatment.
Each bra entry requires a non-refundable $25 entry fee, which does not include a ticket to the Awards Show & Auction. For those looking to make a bigger impact, the Bra Maker Package will be available for $100, which includes the bra entry fee and two tickets to the Awards Show & Auction—an incredible value of $175! Please note that the bra must be made to qualify for this special pricing.
All entries must adhere to the Entry Rules & Submission Guidelines (available when application is posted), and the organizing committee reserves the right to decline any entry that does not meet the criteria.
Categories for bra entries include:
General Entry
Golden Glamour (In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Chesapeake Regional Healthcare in 2026)
School Entry (Adult)
School Entry (13 years and under)
School Entry (14 years and older)
CRH Employee or Department
A Grand Prize winner will be selected, receiving a $1,000 cash prize, and all entries will be judged in various categories, such as Most Creative, Best Craftsmanship, Most Inspirational, Most Humorous, and of course, the coveted Grand Prize.
The Bra-ha-ha Awards Show & Auction will take place on Friday, October 3, at the Delta Hotels by Marriott, located at 725 Woodlake Drive in Chesapeake, VA, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This exciting event promises an evening of celebration and creativity as we honor the amazing talent and contributions of our bra makers.
Bra Entry Rules & Submission Guidelines
- All bra entries must be created on a new, 38C back-closure, underwire All straps, front, back and sides should be completely decorated. Strapless bras cannot be accepted. Bras should not be sewn closed. The inside does not need to be decorated.
- Bras should be well constructed, as they may be moved and mounted on various Appliques and other applied objects should be firmly attached. Sewing is preferred, but strong glues and other mechanical fastening methods are acceptable. Tape is not acceptable.
- In order to qualify for judging, all entries should resemble a bra and be limited in size to easily fit completely into a 24″x12″ container with the
– Judging: If the bra fails to meet entry rules and guidelines, CRH reserves the right to display the bra but remove it from the judging process. All bras and inspirations must be received by the drop off times to be included in judging.
- Bras should be constructed of materials that are not perfumed, soiled, perishable or in any way inherently
Please do not use food or any food products.
- Bras must be constructed in a manner that allows for mounting, transfer to a display mannequin or wearing by The staff will do their best to handle all bras with care, but are not responsible for damaged bras.
- Should you choose to have lights or sounds on your bra, the staff will do their best to ensure lights, sounds, are turned on, but cannot guarantee the process. We recommend including a note that can be placed on the bra.
- All bra entries must include a short paragraph/statement of about 70-100 words describing the inspiration for the While bras may be registered early without the inspiration, bras without an inspiration card submitted by the registration deadline can be displayed at the Awards Show & Auction, but will not be included in the judging. CRHF reserves the right to edit bra inspirations that exceed the specified word or character limit.
- Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation reserves the right to keep all winning bras for promotional
- Eligibility: The Awards Show is open to all original All entries must follow the Bra Entry Rules & Submission Guidelines. The organizing committee reserves the right to not display any entry.
