The Australian Guild of
Realist Artists Awards 
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Australian Art Excellence Medallion 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 2006
Australia At Large 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005a, 2005s 2006S 2006A 2007A
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,
the winner of The Australian Art Excellence Medallion 2006-7
winner 2006 with Lorraine Lewitska ( judge),
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Australian Art Excellence Medallion 2006
Ev Hales A.G.R.A.F.
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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.G.R.A. |
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Terry Collins Award 2003 Leonie Duff |
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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.
The 2004 medallion will be awarded in November 2004.
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. |
Here are the results of
'Australia At Large'
A slide competition for Australia's artists wishing to qualify for the annual Australian Art Awards exhibition.
Australia At Large Autumn 2007
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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 |
still showing
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. |
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
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1st Runner Up:- Gaye Burge - N.S.W. |
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2nd Runner Up:- Alan Waters - N.S.W