The Australian Guild of Realist Artists Archived Medallion Awards
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Australian Art Excellence Medallion 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009Australia At Large 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005a, 2005s 2006S 2006A 2007A 2007S 2008A 2008S 2009A 2009B 2010 |
A.G.R.A. is a national body and makes these awards open to members in all states. The first three awards are given at the annual AGRA Australian Art Awards Exhibition in October. The 'Australian Art Excellence Medallion' was first awarded in 2000. Its aim is to find and promote a working, realist or representational artist worthy of Australian recognition. The second award, The Terry Collins Medallion is given to an artist to share a major exhibition with the Medallion winner at the AGRA Galleries in the following August. A third award , The Kevin A Taylor Award is for the Best individual painting in the show. All major Regional and Representational Fine Art Galleries in Australia are informed of the A.A.E.Medallion award and provided with a brochure featuring the artist and their work. The Kenneth Jack Award is awarded for Drawing Excellence and is judged at the annual Drawing Exhibition. Artists who have won these award since 2000 are shown below in chronological order.
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The patron of this Award is Robert Wade OAM,
Betina Fauvel Ogden
winner 2009 with David Chen ( judge),
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Australian Art Excellence Medallion 2009-10
Betina Fauvel Ogden. Victoria with the judge David Chen |
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Terry Collins Medallion (second place) Helen Kelly
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Kevin A. Taylor Award (best individual painting) 2009 Betina Fauvel Ogden A.G.R.A. Vic.
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Packing Room Award
Chris Mc Clelland A.G.R.A.F NSW This painting also won the viewer's most popular award.
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We thank this year's judge, David Chen for his careful consideration in chosing the medal recipient. Winners were chosen from the 'Australian Art Excellence Awards Exhibition 2008'. Each artist for this exhibition was judged on a consistency of talent, skill and professional presentation on a body of three works submitted.
the winner of The Australian Art Excellence Medallion 2008-9
winner 2008 with Harold Farey ( judge),
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Australian Art Excellence Medallion 2008-9
Di King A.G.R.A.F. Victoria with the judge Harold Farey |
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Terry Collins Medallion (second place) Lorraine Lewitzka South Australia
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As part of the award these two artists will hold a joint exhibition of their work at the AGRA Galleries in August 2009
Terry Collins was a councillor of AGRA and tireless supporter giving extensively of his time and expertise as a teacher. His last uncompleted series before he died in 1991 was of the tribal natives of Papua New Guinea. His memory has been honoured by the naming of the Terry Collins Medallion.
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Kevin A. Taylor Award (best individual painting) 2008 Chris McClelland A.G.R.A. N.S.W.
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The late Kevin A. Taylor was
an esteemed member of AGRA whose talents as an artist, teacher, mentor
and judge were well known to other artists and artlovers in the representational
art world in Victoria.
The year before he died he was the judge of our Awards Exhibition and said
to me after the judging that there should have been a prize for the best painting
as well as an award acknowledging the artist whose combined works displayed
the most consistent competence - often the artist who achieves the major award
doesn't necessarily present what the judge considers is the most outstanding
painting of the exhibition.
Kevin died not long before the 2004 exhibition & it was decided to honour
his role at the Guild with the Best Painting Award.
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Packing Room Award 'A Heart of Gold' Betina Fauvel-Ogden Victoria This painting also won the viewer's most popular award.
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We thank this year's judge, Harold Fahey for his careful consideration in chosing the medal recipient. Winners were chosen from the 'Australian Art Excellence Awards Exhibition 2008'. Each artist for this exhibition was judged on a consistency of talent, skill and professional presentation on a body of three works submitted.
The winner of The Australian Art Excellence Medallion 2007-8
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Australian Art Excellence Medallion 2007-8 Terrianne Murray. With Warren Curry ( judge), |
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Terry Collins Medallion (second place) Regina Hona
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Kevin A. Taylor Award (best individual painting) 2007 Walter Magilton A.G.R.A.F
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Packing Room Award ''Intention' Terrianne Murray
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Winner of The Australian Art Excellence Medallion 2006-7
ith Lorraine Lewitska ( judge),
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Australian Art Excellence Medallion 2006 Ev Hales A.G.R.A.F. with Judge Lorraine Lewitzka
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Terry Collins Medallion (second place) Craig Penny with the judge, Lorraine Lewitzka |
As part of the award these two artists will hold a joint exhibition of their work at the AGRA Galleries in August 2007.
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Kevin A. Taylor Award (best individual painting) 2006 Raelene Sharp A.G.R.A.F The judge reads out the name of the recipient. of this award (Raelene not shown) |
We thank this year's judge, Lorraine Lewitzka for her careful consideration in chosing the medal recipient. Winners were chosen from the 'Australian Art Excellence Awards Exhibition 2006'. Each artist for this exhibition was judged on a consistency of talent, skill and professional presentation on a body of three works submitted.
Walter Magilton A.G.R.A.F. winner Australian Art Excellence Medallion for 2005
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Australian Art Excellence Medallion 2005
Walter Magilton A.G.R.A.F.
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Terry Collins Medallion (second place) 2005 Michael Goff A.G.R.A. |
In accordance with the award these two artists will hold a joint exhibition of their work at the AGRA Galleries in August 2006
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Kevin A. Taylor Award (best individual painting) 2005 Barbara Beasley-Southgate A.G.R.A. |
Walter Magilton (A.A.E.Medallion winner) with Barbara McManus ,one of the judges, flanked by Michael Goff and the Mayor of Boroondara Cr Jack Wegman
We thank our judges Barbara McManus and Andrew MacKenzie
Australian Art Excellence Medallion for 2004 - Robert Knight A.G.R.A
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The Australian Art Excellence Medallion 2004 Robert Knight A.G.R.A.
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Terry Collins Medallion (second place) 2004 Helen Edwards A.G.R.A. |
In accordance with the award these two artists will hold a joint exhibition of their work at the AGRA Galleries in August 2005.
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Kevin A. Taylor Award (best individual painting) 2004 Regina Hona |
We thank this year's judges, Paul Margocsy and Doug Sealy for their careful consideration in chosing the medal recipient. Winners were chosen from the 'Aspects of Excellence Exhibition 2004. Each artist for this exhibition was judged on a consistency of talent, skill and professional presentation on all works submitted.
Australian Art Excellence Medallion for 2003 - Raelene Sharp A.G.R.A
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The Australian Art Excellence Medallion 2003 Raelene Sharp .A. |
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Terry Collins Award 2003
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Kevin A. Taylor Award 2003 Ray Webb |
We thank our judges, Rosemary Todman-Parrant and Bill Beavan for their careful consideration in choosing ththe 2003 awardees.
Australian Art Excellence Medallion for 2002 - Joseph Attard
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The Australian Art Excellence Medallion 2002 Joseph Attard |
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The Terry Collins Award 2002 Sandra Whiteside |
We thank our judges Kevin Taylor and R Russell-Fletcher for their careful consideration in choosing the 2002 Medallion Awardees.

Joe Attard receives the Medallion from Kevin Taylor
Australian Art Excellence Medallion for 2001 - Malcolm Webster
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The Australian Art Excellence Medallion 2001 Malcolm Webster |
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Terry Collins Award 2001 Helen.Edwards.A.G.R.A. |
Presentation of the Medallion and Terry Collins Award to Malcolm Webster and Helen Edwards.
L-R Catherine Ballard OAM,FVAS,AGRA, Helen Edwards AGRA,, Malcolm Webster, Colin Johnson AGRA(judge), & Lyn Mellady AGRA President 2000-2001.
We thank our judges, Colin Johnson and Ern Trembath for their careful consideration in choosing the 2001Medallion Recipient.
Australian Art Excellence Medallion 2000 - Barbara McManus
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Australian Art Excellence Medallion 2000 . Barbara McManus F.V.A.S.,,A.G.R.A. |
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Terry Collins Award 2000 Diana Edwards A.G.R.A. |
Ist Place Pipa Chapman Primary Colours oil
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2nd Place Pipa Chapman Symphony in Red oil |
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3rd Place Rodger Scott AGRA Macaw W/C |
A.G.R.A.'s 'Artists of Australia on Line' Sept 2009b
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Ist Place Sandra Whiteside AGRAF Yanakie Beach Oil |
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2nd Place Lyn Mellady AGRAF The Breaker Pastel |
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3rd Place Adrian Johnson AGRA Sand Dunes Pastel |
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'Australia At Large' April 2009
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Ist Place Lyn Mellady AGRAF Last Light Lingers Pastel 67x46cms |
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2nd Place Rodger Scott AGRA Colourful Colony
oil |
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3rd Place Bob Pelchen AGRA Windlass W/C |
1st Place A Private Moment - Di King oil |
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2nd Place Morning Glow - Regina Hona AGRAF Pastel |
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3rd Place
Matrix - Regina Hona AGRAF Pastel |
Results of the web based exhibition for Australia's artists wishing to qualify for the annual Australian Art Excellence Awards exhibition.
Ist Place Lyn Mellady Offshore Breeze Pastel 120x85 cms |
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2nd Place Rodger Scott Side by Side gouache |
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3rd Place Sandy Whitesoide Elegance oil
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Ist Place Lyn Mellady Summer Sandpool Pastel 105x85 cms |
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2nd Place Di King Waterlillies
oil |
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3rd Place Lorraine Lewitzka Gypsy W/C |
Australia At Large Autumn 2007
Ist Place Terrianne Murray Intention Charcoal and Wax 120 x 100 cms |
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2nd Place Terrianne Murray The Juggler oil
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3rd Place Lyn Mellady Follow the Dream oil 150 x 100cms |
Australia At Large 2006 -September
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Ist Place Sandra Whiteside Down by the River oil 20 x 30 cms |
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2nd Place Amanda McLean Cloudscape pastel |
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3rd Place Lyn Mellady Wave Surge pastel |
Australia At Large 2006 -Autumn
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Ist Place Janet MatthewsA.G.R.A. Barking Owls c/pencil
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2nd Place Helen EdwardsA.G.R.A.F. Standing Tall
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3rd Place Bob Pelchen Nature's Sculpture W/C |
Australia At Large 2005 -September
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Ist Place Geoff Sargeant Liptrap Kelp c/pencil on fabriano 20 x 30 cms |
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2nd Place Craig Penny Sky Over Sorrento acrylic 120 x 76 cms |
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3rd Place Warren Curry Spring Komamades oil 50 x 60 cms |
These artists also receive points towards our 'Certificate of Recognition' which recognises consistent quality of exhibited work.
Australia At Large 2005a -April
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Ist Place Rodger Scott Purple Patch acrylic
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2nd Place Isla patterson Low Tide w/c |
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3rd Place Sandra Whiteside Blue Sky oil |
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Winner:- Yvonne Budd from Woodbine (NSW) |
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1st Runner Up:- Don Braben (Queensland) |
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Highly Commended:- Jim Van Geet |
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Winner:- Leonie Duff from Herrick,Tasmania |
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1st Runner Up:- John Trowbridge from Lochsport, Victoria. |
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2nd Runner Up:- Yvonne Budd from Woodbine,N.S.W. |
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Winner:- Sandra
Whiteside from Warnervale NSW 1st Runner Up:- Isla Patterson from Hawker ACT 2nd Runner Up:- Laurie Evans from Halls Gap Victoria Entries were received from Qld, W.A., N.S.W., A.C.T., Tas and Country Victoria. |
Winner:- Isla Patterson from
Hawker ACT |
1st Runner Up:- Gaye Burge - N.S.W. |
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