Running since 1992 the Award is biennial and will be presented next in 2022, which marks the Gallery's 40th anniversary. It is open to professional artists living within a 120km radius of Goulburn and working across any medium.  It represent the breadth and talent of artists working within our region. We encourage submissions from artists at all stages of their careers. 

The Award acknowledges excellence in any medium and is awarded to one overall winner, a Young Artist Award for students in years 10, 11 and 12 and a Highly Commended. 

There is a single judge, invited to select their choice of winners. The 2020 edition was judged by Karen Quinlan AM, Director of the National Portrait Gallery, Australia and one of Australia's most respected cultural leaders.