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As of 2022 the Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards featured a main prize plus six category prizes, with a total prize pool of A$190,000.

Telstra Art Award

The award was named the Telecom Australia First Prize from 1991 until 1995.. From 2022, the prize money was doubled from A$50,000 to A$100,000.

Year Artist Title Origin Notes
1984 Nelson Jakamarra, MichaelMichael Nelson Jakamarra Three ceremonies Northern Territory
1985 Nawurrae, Nawurrae Pitjantjatjara Batik Northern Territory Joint winner
1985 Tjangala, Uta UtaUta Uta Tjangala Tjanangkamurramurra Northern Territory Joint winner
1985 Nawurra, Nawurra Djawida Nadjongorle Northern Territory Joint winner
1986 Jakamarra Nelson, FrankFrank Jakamarra Nelson Living together, Working together Northern Territory
1987 Ashley, DjardiDjardi Ashley Blue-tongue Lizard Northern Territory
1988 Nakamarra Woods, PaulinePauline Nakamarra Woods Yarla Dreaming Northern Territory
1989 Napangardi, PansyPansy Napangardi Yipala Bush Banana Dreaming Northern Territory
1990 Munungurr , MutitjpuyMutitjpuy Munungurr Djang’kawu Northern Territory
1991 Tjapaltjarri , Mick NamarariMick Namarari Tjapaltjarri Bandicoot Dreaming Western Australia
1992 Mirrikkurriya, LesLes Mirrikkurriya Borlong Northern Territory
1993 Wainburranga, Paddy FordhamPaddy Fordham Wainburranga Eagle, Hawk & Crow Northern Territory
1994 Andrews, DaisyDaisy Andrews Lumpu Lumpu (Wet Time) Western Australia
1995 McLean, Pantjiti MaryPantjiti Mary McLean Ngura Palya Walkumunu (Being in a Good Camp) Northern Territory
1996 Petyarre, KathleenKathleen Petyarre Storm in Atnangkere Country II Northern Territory
1997 Wunungmurra , YanggarinyYanggariny Wunungmurra Gangan Northern Territory
1998 Broun, JodyJody Broun White Fellas Come to Talk Bout Land Western Australia
1999 Tjapanangka, Long TomLong Tom Tjapanangka Ulampuwarru (Haasts Bluff) Northern Territory
2000 Fantauzzo, VincentVincent Fantauzzo Snake Tjukurrpa
2001 Naomi, NafisaNafisa Naomi Salt in Mina Mina Northern Territory   
2002 Jackson, PaulPaul Jackson Birrkuda Ringgitj Hollow log Northern Territory   
2003 Bell, RichardRichard Bell Scientia E Metaphysica (Bell’s Theorem) Queensland   
2004 Gulumbu Yunupingu Garak, the Universe     Northern Territory   
2005 Blackstone Tjanpi Weavers Western Australia, Benson, KantjupayiKantjupayi Benson, Donegan, NuniwaNuniwa Donegan, Mitchell, AngiiyaAngiiya Mitchell, Donegan, MargaretMargaret Donegan, Donegan, MelissaMelissa Donegan, Smith, MaryMary Smith, Lane, FredaFreda Lane, Lane, DiedreDiedre Lane, Lane, ElaineElaine Lane, Lane, WendyWendy Lane, Lane, JanetJanet Lane, Forbes, JanetJanet Forbes, Bennet, ShirleyShirley Bennet, Nelson, GailGail Nelson, Lyon, AngelaAngela Lyon, Lyon, SarkawaySarkaway Lyon, Forbes, RubyRuby Forbes, Lane, JeanJean Lane Tjanpi Grass Toyota Western Australia   
2006 Benjamin, JasonJason Benjamin Swamps West of Nyirripi Northern Territory   
2007 Ploeg, EvertEvert Ploeg Ubirikubiri Torres Strait Islands, Queensland
2008 Napanangka, MakintiMakinti Napanangka Untitled Northern Territory
2009 Danie Mellor From Rite to Ritual Queensland
2010 Donegan, JimmyJimmy Donegan Papa Tjukurpa and Pukara South Australia
2011 Minyintiri, DickieDickie Minyintiri Kanyalakutjina (Euro tracks) Western Australia
2012 Cook, TimothyTimothy Cook Kulama Northern Territory
2013 Martiniello, Jenni KemarreJenni Kemarre Martiniello Golden Brown Reeds Fish Trap Australian Capital Territory
2014 Albert, TonyTony Albert We Can Be Heroes Queensland
2015 Snell, Jukuja DollyJukuja Dolly Snell Kurtal Kurtal, Western Australia
2016 Thomas, HaroldHarold Thomas Tribal abduction Northern Territory
2017 Young, AnwarAnwar Young, Dick, Unrupa RhondaUnrupa Rhonda Dick, Young, FrankFrank Young Kulata Tjuta - Wati kulunypa tjukurpa (Many spears - Young fella story) Amata, South Australia
2018 Ganambarr, GunybiGunybi Ganambarr Buyku Northern Territory
2019 Marawili, DjambawaDjambawa Marawili Journey to America     Northern Territory
2020 May, Ngarralja Tommy Ngarralja Tommy May Wirrkanja Northern Territory
2021 Timo Hogan Lake Baker Western Australia
2022 Margaret Rarru Garrawurra Dhomala (pandanus sail) Northern Territory
2023 Keith Wikmunea Ku', Theewith & Kalampang: The White Cockatoo, Galah and the Wandering Dog Queensland

1984 Second and third prizes

Year Artist Title Origin Notes
1984 Wunuwun, JackJack Wunuwun Fish trap story New South Wales 1984 Second prize
Year Artist Title Origin Notes
1984 Thomas, HaroldHarold Thomas Three faces of the sun Northern Territory 1984 third prize

Telstra General Painting Award

First awarded in 1985, then not awarded again until 1995 when it was called the Telstra Open Painting until 2000, when the name was changed to the Telstra General Painting Award.

Year Artist Title Origin Notes
1985 Tjangala, Uta UtaUta Uta Tjangala Tjanangkamurramurra Northern Territory
1995 Waldron, IanIan Waldron Last of the Spiritual Black Trackers Queensland
1996 Abdulla, IanIan Abdulla Memories of Fishing with the Family South Australia
1997 Bidge, MiltonMilton Bidge Ration Day, Burnt Bridge New South Wales
1998 Mung Mung, GeorgeGeorge Mung Mung Tarrajayan Country Western Australia
1999 Napangardi, DorothyDorothy Napangardi Wild Black Plum Dreaming Northern Territory
2000 Britten (Joolama), JackJack Britten (Joolama) Tickelara Country Western Australia
2001 Johnson, AmyAmy Johnson Water Birds Northern Territory
2002 Russell, ElaineElaine Russell Suppertime New South Wales
2003 Wilson, ReginaRegina Wilson Syaw- Fish Net Northern Territory
2004 Snell, SpiderSpider Snell Kurtal Jila Western Australia
2005 Pultara, EvelynEvelyn Pultara Yam Dreaming Northern Territory
2006 Syddick Napaltjarri, LindaLinda Syddick Napaltjarri The Witch Doctor and the Windmill Western Australia
2007 George, AngelinaAngelina George Near Ruined City Northern Territory
2008
2009 Nangala, YinarupaYinarupa Nangala Untitled Western Australia
2010 Donegan, JimmyJimmy Donegan Papa Tjukurpa and Pukara South Australia
2011 West Tjupurrula, BobbyBobby West Tjupurrula Untitled Northern Territory
2012 Moore, BarbaraBarbara Moore Untitled South Australia
2013 Ngallametta, MavisMavis Ngallametta Yalgumunken Queensland
2014 Walbidi, DanielDaniel Walbidi Wirnpa and Sons Western Australia
2015 Kuntiwa Pumani, BettyBetty Kuntiwa Pumani Antara (Maku Dreaming) Northern Territory
2016 Kuntiwa Pumani, BettyBetty Kuntiwa Pumani Antara South Australia
2017 Norris, Matjangka (Nyukana)Matjangka (Nyukana) Norris Ngura Pilti South Australia
2018 Mungkuri, PeterPeter Mungkuri Ngura (Country) South Australia
2021 Bugai Whyoulter Wantili (Warntili, Canning Stock Route Well 25) Western Australia
2022 Betty Muffler Ngangkari Ngura (Healing Country) South Australia
2023 Julie Nangala Robertson Mina Mina Northern Territory

Telstra Works on Paper Award

Year Artist Title Origin Notes
1995 Bryant, DorisDoris Bryant Wanurr South Australia
1996 Maymuru, NaminapuNaminapu Maymuru Nyapalingu Northern Territory
1997 Surprise, Wakartu CoryWakartu Cory Surprise Tapu Western Australia
1998 Love, AngesAnges Love Greg Harold New South Wales
1999 Nadjamerrek, Bardayal ‘Lofty’Bardayal ‘Lofty’ Nadjamerrek Ngalyanhdoh Northern Territory
2000 Nabarlambarl, PeterPeter Nabarlambarl Mako Djang Northern Territory
2001 Stewart, Paddy JapaljarriPaddy Japaljarri Stewart, Sims, Paddy JapaljarriPaddy Japaljarri Sims Yuendumu Doors Yuendumu, Northern Territory
2002 Kantilla, KittyKitty Kantilla Pumpuni Jilamara Northern Territory
2003 Tipoti, AlickAlick Tipoti Kuiyk ar mari - Head and Spirit (Reincarnation) Torres Strait Islands, Queensland
2004 Andrew, BrookBrook Andrew Tensio Victoria
2005 Maddigan, GayleGayle Maddigan Remembered Ritual Victoria
2006 Watson, JudyJudy Watson A preponderance of aboriginal blood Northern Territory
2007 Tipoti, AlickAlick Tipoti Gubau Aimai Mabaigal Torres Strait Islands, Queensland
2008 Nona, DennisDennis Nona Dugam Torres Strait Islands, Queensland
2009 Namundja, GlenGlen Namundja Likkanaya and Marrayka Northern Territory
2010 Nona, DennisDennis Nona Saulal Torres Strait Islands, Queensland
2011 Nona, DennisDennis Nona Zuga Zug Torres Strait Islands, Queensland
2012 Zada, RaymondRaymond Zada Racebook Western Australia
2013 Ropeyarn, TehoTeho Ropeyarn Apudthama Queensland
2014 Cumpston, NiciNici Cumpston Scar Tree Barkindji Country South Australia
2015 Fielding, RobertRobert Fielding Milkali Kutju South Australia
2016 Pau, RobertRobert Pau Battle of Bikar Queensland
2017 Fielding, RobertRobert Fielding Milkali Kutju – One Blood South Australia
2018 Inkamala, KathyKathy Inkamala Mount Gillen, Western MacDonnell Ranges Northern Territory
2019 Gardiner, Nyaparu (William)Nyaparu (William) Gardiner Our Old People Western Australia
2021 Ms M Wirrpanda Untitled Northern Territory
2022 Gary Lee Nagi Northern Territory
2023 Brenda Croft blood/memory: Brenda & Christopher II Northern Territory

Telstra Bark Painting Award

Year Artist Title Origin Notes
1995 Mununggurr, YananymulYananymul Mununggurr Djang’kawu at Balana Northern Territory
1996 Marawili, DjambawaDjambawa Marawili Madarrpa Miny’tji Northern Territory
1997 Mununggurr, DjutjadjutjaDjutjadjutja Mununggurr Bol’ngu Northern Territory
1998 Wanambi, WukunWukun Wanambi Bamurrungu Western Australia
1999 Mawurndjul, JohnJohn Mawurndjul Mardayin at Mukkamukka Northern Territory
2000 Galaledba, DorothyDorothy Galaledba Untitled Northern Territory
2001 Bulunbulun, JohnJohn Bulunbulun Magpie Geese Northern Territory
2002 Mawurndjul, JohnJohn Mawurndjul Buluwana Northern Territory   
2003 Maymuru, GalumaGaluma Maymuru Guwak Northern Territory
2004 Lindjuwanga, KayKay Lindjuwanga Buluwana at Dilebang     Northern Territory   
2005 Marika, BandukBanduk Marika, assisted by Wanambi, BolinyBoliny Wanambi and Wanambi, RalwurrandjiRalwurrandji Wanambi Yalangbara Northern Territory 
2006 Namunjdja, SamuelSamuel Namunjdja Gungura (Wind Dreaming with Goanna Track) Northern Territory   
2007 Garrawurra, Margaret RarruMargaret Rarru Garrawurra Ngarra Body Paint Design Northern Territory
2008 Wilson Gundlach, Terry NagamandalaTerry Nagamandala Wilson Gundlach Spike Rush Northern Territory
2009 Mununggurr, RerrkirrwangaRerrkirrwanga Mununggurr Gumatj Gurtha Northern Territory
2010 Namundja, GlenGlen Namundja Kunabibbe Ceremony at Manmoyi Northern Territory
2011 Kerinauia, RaeleneRaelene Kerinauia Kayimwagakimi Jilamara Northern Territory
2012 Wunungmurra, DjirrirraDjirrirra Wunungmurra Yukuwa Northern Territory
2013 Gumana, MalalubaMalaluba Gumana Apudthama Northern Territory
2014 Wanambi, GarawanGarawan Wanambi Marrangu. Northern Territory
2015 Nonggirrnga Marawili Lightning in the Rock Northern Territory
2016 Mawurndjul, JohnJohn Mawurndjul Lightning in the Rock Northern Territory
2017 Yunupingu, NyapanyapaNyapanyapa Yunupingu Lines Northern Territory
2018 Marawili, NapuwarriNapuwarri Marawili Baraltja Dugong Yathikpa Northern Territory
2019 Nonggirrnga Marawili Lightning strikes Northern Territory
2021 Dhambit Munuŋgurr Bees at Gäṉgän Northern Territory
2022 D. Yunupingu Yunupingu (the rock) Northern Territory
2023 Owen Yalandja Ngalkodjek Yawkyawk Northern Territory

Wandjuk Marika 3D Memorial Award (sponsored by Telstra)

This award is named after notable bark painter Wandjuk Marika. It was previously known as the Memorial Award for Mawalan’s Eldest Son from until 1993.

Year Artist Title Origin Notes
1987 Maymuru, BalukaBaluka Maymuru Milky Way (Milnguya) and Crocodile Northern Territory
1988 Walker, HeatherHeather Walker Watching Queensland
1989 Fordham, PaddyPaddy Fordham Balangjalngalan Spirit Northern Territory
1990 Hayward (Pooaraar), BevanBevan Hayward (Pooaraar) Tweret Spirits, Dingo Spirits, Njoorlum Spirits and Anthropomorphs of Aboriginal Life Western Australia
1991 Kulyuru, TjalumiTjalumi Kulyuru Pitjantjatjara Batik South Australia
1992 Daymirringu , David (Malangi)David (Malangi) Daymirringu Gurrmirringu and His Wife Northern Territory
1993 Puruntatameri, NinaNina Puruntatameri Turtle & Fish Northern Territory
1994 Yarinkura, LenaLena Yarinkura Family Drama) Western Australia
1995 Dobson, ShawnShawn Dobson Path of Destruction from the Indigenous Archives Northern Territory
1996 Ngamandarra, TerryTerry Ngamandarra Hollow-log Bone-coffin with Gulach, Spike Rush Design Northern Territory
1997 Yarinkura, LenaLena Yarinkura Family of Yawkyawk Mermaid Northern Territory
1998 Broun, JodyJody Broun Rainforest Swords and Shields Western Australia
1999 Tjapanangka, Long TomLong Tom Tjapanangka Hunting Party Northern Territory
2000 James, JeanetteJeanette James Jewel of the Sea Tasmania
2001 Koomeeta, CraigCraig Koomeeta Saltwater Crocodile Queensland
2002 Rontji, CarolCarol Rontji Eeranda Pmara Nukanala Northern Territory   
2003 Jin-Gubarrangunyia, LornaLorna Jin-Gubarrangunyia Conical Fishtrap Northern Territory
2004 Wulandjbirr , TimothyTimothy Wulandjbirr Lorrkon Hollow Log     Northern Territory   
2005 Maymuru-White, NaminapuNaminapu Maymuru-White Milngiyawuy Northern Territory 
2006 Maymuru, BalukaBaluka Maymuru Dhakandjali Northern Territory   
2007 Nilsen, LaurieLaurie Nilsen Goolburris on the Bungil Creek Queensland
2008 Yunupingu, NyapanyapaNyapanyapa Yunupingu Incident at Mutpi (1975) Yirrkala, Northern Territory
2009 McAullay Bott, JanineJanine McAullay Bott Dhalktj - Bilby Western Australia
2010 Wanambi, WukunWukun Wanambi Bamurrungu Yirrkala, Northern Territory
2011 Gurruwiwi, Gali YalkarriwuyGali Yalkarriwuy Gurruwiwi 'Banumbirr (Morning Star poles) Western Australia
2012 Nawilil, JackJack Nawilil Namorroddo. Northern Territory
2013 Sharpe, RhondaRhonda Sharpe They come from nowhere. Alice Springs, Northern Territory
2014 Tipoti, AlickAlick Tipoti Kaygasiw Usul (Shovel nose shark dust trail reflected in the heavens as the Milky Way) Torres Strait Islands, Queensland
2015 Sharpe, RhondaRhonda Sharpe Rhonda Alice Springs, Northern Territory
2016 Monks, NicoleNicole Monks We are all animals New South Wales
2017 Macnamara, ShirleyShirley Macnamara Nyurruga Muulawaddi Queensland
2018 Wanambi, WukunWukun Wanambi Destiny Northern Territory
2019 Gumana, MalalubaMalaluba Gumana Rainbows in the lilies Northern Territory
2021 Hubert Pareroultja and Mervyn Rubuntja Through the veil of time Western Australia / Northern Territory
2022 Bonnie Burangarra and Freda Ali Wayartja An-gujechiya Northern Territory
2023 Anne Nginyangka Thompson Anangu History South Australia

Telstra Emerging Artist Award

The Telstra Youth Award was established in 2014 and was redeveloped into the Telstra Emerging Artist Award in 2017.

Year Artist Title Origin Notes
2014 Karritpul, KierenKieren Karritpul Yerrgi Northern Territory
2015 Muir, JoshJosh Muir Buninyong Victoria
2016 Marika, IshmaelIshmael Marika Sunlight energy II Northern Territory
2017 Muffler, BettyBetty Muffler Ngangkari Ngura South Australia
2018 Gurruwiwi, Matthew DhamuliyaMatthew Dhamuliya Gurruwiwi Banumbirr (Morning Star Poles) Northern Territory
2019 Nganjmirra, TitusTitus Nganjmirra Queen Elizabeth Northern Territory
2021 Kyra Mancktelow Moongalba 11 Queensland
2022 Louise Malarvie Pamarr Yara Western Australia
2023 Dhalmula Burarrwaŋa wanha, dhika, nhawi? Northern Territory

Telstra People's Choice Award

This prize was established in 2007.

Year Artist Title Origin Notes
2007 McCarthy Tyalmuty, HelenHelen McCarthy Tyalmuty Tyemeny Liman’s Wutinggi - Grandpa Harry’s Canoe Northern Territory
2008 Tipoti, AlickAlick Tipoti Adhikuyam Torres Strait Island, Queensland
2009 Hobson, SamanthaSamantha Hobson Wave Bust...Windy Night Northern Territory
2010 Wunungmurra, NawurapuNawurapu Wunungmurra Mokuy Northern Territory
2011 Riley, AlisomAlisom Riley Seven sisters South Australia
2012 Wunungmurra, DjirirraDjirirra Wunungmurra Yukuwa Northern Territory
2013 Holmes, Marie PulaMarie Pula Holmes My Country Northern Territory
2014 Mabo, Boneta-MarieBoneta-Marie Mabo The Eddie Mabo Stamps Torres Strait Island, Queensland
2016 Evans, PennyPenny Evans Trophy wife New South Wales
2017 Marrngnamarrnga, AnniebellAnniebell Marrngnamarrnga Pregnant yawkyawk Northern Territory
2018 Brady, FredaFreda Brady, Tunkin, MaringkaMaringka Tunkin, Ken, SandraSandra Ken, Ken, TjungkaraTjungkara Ken, Young, YaritjiYaritji Young Seven sisters South Australia
2019 Peters, RustyRusty Peters Garnkin Western Australia

Telstra Multimedia Award

This award was established in 2018.

  • 2018: Patrina Liyadurrkitj Mununggurr, for Dhunupa'kum nhuna wanda (Straightening your mind)
  • 2019: Gutiŋarra Yunupiŋu, for Yolŋu sign language (Clan language – Dhuwalandja)
  • 2020: Siena Mayutu Wurmarri Stubbs, for Shinkansen
  • 2021: Pedro Wonaeamirri, for Jilarti
  • 2022: Jimmy John Thaiday (from Erub, Torres Strait Islands), for Beyond the Lines, a video work
  • 2023: Jimmy John Thaiday, for Just Beneath the Surface

Discontinued awards

Museums & Art Galleries Award

This prize was first awarded in 1986 and was discontinued in 1995.

Year Artist Title Origin Notes
1986 Pickett, ShaneShane Pickett Three faces of the sun Western Australia
1987 Mirrikkurriya, LesLes Mirrikkurriya Namarrodo Spirit Northern Territory
1988 Onus, LinLin Onus Night Sky at Garmedi Victoria
1989 Bidge, MiltonMilton Bidge Ration Day, Burnt Bridge New South Wales
1990 Mung Mung, GeorgeGeorge Mung Mung Tarrajayan Country Western Australia
1991 Napangardi, DorothyDorothy Napangardi Wild Black Plum Dreaming Northern Territory
1992 Britten (Joolama), JackJack Britten (Joolama) Tickelara Country Western Australia
1993 Johnson, AmyAmy Johnson Water Birds Northern Territory
1994 Russell, ElaineElaine Russell Suppertime New South Wales

Rothmans Foundation Award

The Rothmans Foundation Award was established in 1987 and discontinued in 1994.

Year Artist Title Origin Notes
1987 Egan, JeannieJeannie Egan Young Men’s Dreaming Northern Territory
1988 Mawurndjul, JohnJohn Mawurndjul Ngalyod Northern Territory
1989 Wululu, JimmyJimmy Wululu Niwuda and Naraka Design Northern Territory
1990 Nganjmirra, RalphRalph Nganjmirra Nawalabik Northern Territory
1991 Mirrikkurriya, LesLes Mirrikkurriya Borlkjam Northern Territory
1992 Henry, AileenAileen Henry Jilamara, Design Northern Territory
1993 Namundja, SamuelSamuel Namundja Namorrodoh Northern Territory
1994 Wunambi, DundiwuyDundiwuy Wunambi Wuyal Northern Territory

Peter Stuyvesant Cultural Foundation Award

Year Artist Title Origin Notes
1986 Tungatalum, BedeBede Tungatalum Pukumani Poles Northern Territory

Open Media Award

Year Artist Title Origin Notes
1985 Haywood, HayeHaye Haywood Pitjantjatjara Batik Northern Territory
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