Red Ochre Award [SEP] inception
Red Ochre Award
The Red Ochre Award was established in 1993 by the Australia Council for the Arts. It is awarded annually to an outstanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artist for lifetime achievement.
Recipients.
- Jack Charles (2019)
- Lola Greeno (2019)
- Mavis Ngallametta (2018)
- John Mawurndjul AM (2018)
- Lynette Narkle (2017)
- Ken Thaiday Snr (2017)
- Yvonne Koolmatrie (2016)
- Dr Gary Foley (2015)
nickel-silver suspender bar. The medal ribbon has a central ochre-red stripe surrounded by narrower silver-blue stripes."
Distinct recipients.
Since its inception, seven bars have been awarded;
- One Bar
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- Lieutenant Colonel P, DSC & Bar – Citation: For distinguished command and leadership in action.
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