The Dads4Kids Fatherhood Foundation Competition attracted 575 entries. These were distilled to 22 entries. Reading every entry was incredibly inspiring as all the entrants' thoughts on how to best help Australian children were noted.

The second round of judging involved 21 independent judges from 5 different states of Australia. Doctors, a psychologist,academics, a chief police inspector, family counsellors, family advocates, ministers, a former parliamentarian and ordinary mums and dads made up the judging panel and assessed the top 22 entries. The results were very close but a clear consensus emerged. The Dads4Kids Fatherhood Foundation is pleased to announce the winners below. The winning entries are published under Competition Results.

Congratulations to all our winners.

Dads4Kids Competition Winners: Cash Prize $1,000 + Book + Trophy
Lyle Sims, Gunnedah NSW
Stuart Milne, Townsville QLD
Darryl Seip, Ipswich QLD

Dads4Kids Competition Finalists: Book Prize + Recognition Award
Bozena Warzecha, Ballina NSW
Kim Ross, Bendigo VIC
Tim Shambrook, Narre Warren VIC
Warren Fenwick, McKellar ACT
Fiona Ford, Collombatti NSW
Mathew Nostro, Sth Morang VIC
Glen Govett, Osborne SA
Melinda Fletcher, Kellyville NSW
Dean Cottier, Ferntree Gully, VIC

Dads4Kids Competition Recognition Awards
Kerri Muldoon, Birdwood SA
Paul Graham, Mayfield NSW
Alison Gill, Craigburn Farm SA
Jenn Carroll, Toowoomba QLD
James Davidson, Mt Barker SA
Paul John, Macquarie Hills NSW
Paul Klapper, Nambour QLD

Most Outstanding Child Entry: Cash Prize $250 + Book + Trophy
Braden Pitcher, Camberwell VIC