History

Established in 2006 to promote excellence in photography, the annual William and Winifred Bowness Photography Prize is an initiative of the MGA Foundation. 

The Bowness Photography Prize has quickly become Australia's most important photography prize. It is also one of the country's most open prizes for photography. In the past, finalists have included established and emerging photographers, art and commercial photographers. All film-based and digital work from amateurs and professionals is accepted. There are no thematic restrictions.

2006 WINNER: Kathy MACKEY

2007 WINNER: Ray COOK

2008 WINNER: Nat THOMAS & Concertina INSERRA

2009 WINNER: Paul KNIGHT

2010 WINNER: Lee GRANT

2011 WINNER: Jacky REDGATE

2012 WINNER: Jesse MARLOW

2013 WINNER: Pat BRASSINGTON

2014 WINNER: Petrina HICKS

2015 WINNER: Joseph McGLENNON

2016 WINNER: Valerie SPARKS