Eligibility by Award Category
Viewers Choice Award
All entries are eligible for this award and exhibition visitors will determine the finalists. Visitors will have an opportunity to cast a vote for the artwork they believe should win this award. The artwork with the most nominations will be the winner. This award will be awarded following the event.
Wisdom Of Ageing Award
To be eligible for this award, you must meet the general eligibility criteria and be aged 60 years of age and over.

Sponsored by BaptistCare Orana
Young Peoples
To be eligible for this award, you must meet the general eligibility criteria and be aged 24 years of age and under.

Sponsored by Brisbane Waters Private Hospital
Indigenous Award
To be eligible for this award, you must meet the general eligibility criteria and identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.

Sponsored by The Glen
Pride in Diversity Award (formerly the LGBTIQ+ Award)
To be eligible for this award, you must meet the general eligibility criteria and identify as an LGBTIQ+ person.

Sponsored by Brisbane Waters Private Hospital
Central Coast Carers Award
To be eligible for this award, you must meet the general eligibility criteria of a carer.

Sponsored by Central Coast Local Health District – Carer Support
Central Coast Young Carers Award
To be eligible for this award, you must meet the general eligibility criteria of a carer and be aged 24 years of age and under.

Sponsored by Dinky Di Children’s Learning Centres
The Art of Cultures Award
To be eligible for this award, you must meet the general eligibility criteria and be from a multicultural background.

Sponsored by Central Coast Local Health District – Multicultural Health
Gallery Encouragement Award
All entries are eligible for this award and a judging panel will determine the finalists.

Sponsored by Gosford Regional Gallery