Portrait of a Senior Territorian Art Award winners

The Portrait of a Senior Territorian Award recognises and celebrates the achievements and contributions by senior Territorians to our community.

Read about the Portrait of a Senior Territorian Award.

Below are the winners for 2023.

1st prize - $7,000

Artist: Catherine Miles and Leslie Nawirridj
Portrait of Leslie Nawirridj - Proud Aboriginal Man.

2nd prize - $2,000

Artist: Catherine Connor
Portrait of Albert Lilypiyana - What Are They On About.

3rd prize - $500

Artist: Montana Kitching
Portrait of Therese Wokai Bourke.

Highly commended

Artist: Thomas Higgs
Portrait of Helen Haritos.

People’s Choice Award

Artist: Katalin Horompo
Portrait of Peter Whelan - Storytime: Catching The Big One.

Below are the winners 2022.

1st prize - $7,000

Artist name: Montana Kitching
Portrait of Vicki Siemer -  Vicki of Jacana

The work was acquired by the NT Government.

2nd prize - $2,000

Artist name: Jose Victor Patalinghu
Portrait of Ms Kinmari - Unfolding resilience.

3rd prize - $500

Artist name: Wilfred Thomas Tjampitjinpa
Portrait of Narlie Nelson Nakamarra - Amami (Grandmother).

People’s Choice Award

Artist: Christine Ng
Portrait of Christobel Perrurla Swan - “Atha Ngketya Nweka Ilkerta Tnyenema”: I am keeping my language strong.

In 2021, there were 37 finalists. Below are the winners.

1st prize - $7,000

Artist: Thomas Higgs
Portrait of Garlil Jane Christophersen - Matriarch and Pioneer, Garlil.

The work will be acquired by the Northern Territory Government.

2nd prize - $2,000

Artist: Jose Victor Patalinghug
Portrait of Adrian 'Wildhorse' Lantjin - Wildhorse.

3rd prize - $500

Artist: Dr Al Strangeways
Portrait of Dr Patricia Miller AO - Morning Sun at Olive Pink Botanical Gardens.

Highly commended

Artist: Catherine Miles
Portrait of Iris Patricia Raye - A Raye of Sunshine.

People’s Choice Award

Artist: Katalin Horompo
Portrait of Dr Hugh Heggie - Storytime: Dr Hugh Heggie.


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