If you’ve imagined yourself atop a stage, looking out at your peers, and thanking God through a river of tears while clutching a shiny gold statue then you are not alone. A big part of working in the arts industry is the shimmering gold light at the end of the tunnel, and no, we’re not talking about Valhalla or holy divinity – we’re talking about awards.
Australia has a range of awards across a variety of art forms and some of them offer hefty amounts of cash and a great deal of prestige. So, if you’re thinking you might have some work that’s in with a chance – bearing in mind that these prizes are highly competitive – here are 10 prizes worth considering: