See all previous FRINGE WORLD award winners here.
2014 Award Winners
Martin Sims Award
Presented by FRINGE WORLD
The Martin Sims Award is the top prize of the Festival, recognising the best new Western Australian work in the Festival that is destined to succeed on the world’s stage. The Award honours Martin Sims, an Artrage Chairperson who contributed greatly to developing opportunities for WA creatives.
Winner: Point and Shoot presented by Holland St Productions
WA Emerging Artist Award
Presented by Woodside
Winner: Violette Ayad from My Father's World
Independent Venue Award
Presented by Lotterywest
Winner: JumpClimb and Tomás Ford for Midlandia and Noodle Palace
Independent Venue Award
Presented by Lotterywest
Winner: Summer Nights presented by The Blue Room Theatre and the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts
Cabaret Award
Presented by Vinaceous
Winner: Twists & Turns presented by Melbourne Cabaret Festival
WA Winner: Desperately Young at Heart presented by Robert Hofmann
Theatre Award
Presented by Artrage
Winner: Point and Shoot presented by Holland St Productions
Circus Award
Presented by Riverview Hotel
Winner: Briefs: The Second Coming presented by Briefs Factory
WA Winner: Kids Comedy Gala presented by Lunar Circus
The West Australian Arts Editor Award
Presented by The West Australian
Winner: This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things presented by Gillian Cosgriff
WA Winner: Diva presented by Creative Collaborations
Comedy Award
Presented by APN Outdoor
Winner: Randy is Sober presented by Laughing Stock Productions
WA Winner: The Gina R Show (I'll do it for $2)
Performance Award
Presented by 720 ABC Perth
Winner: The Man presented by Chrissie Parrott Arts
Spirit of the Fringe Award
Presented by World Fringe Alliance
Winner: The Famous Sharron
Community Award
Presented by Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority
Winner (joint): Pride Fairday presented by Pride WA
Winner (joint): Chinese New Year Fair presented by Chung Wah Association
Dance Award
Presented by City of Perth
Winner: Paperland presented by The Blue Room Theatre Summer Nights & Toyi-toyi theatre
Film & Multimedia Award
Presented by Rooftop Movies
Winner: Bohemia Outdoor Cinema for ICS Screening + Big Name, No Blanket presented by FTI
Music Award
Presented by RTRFM 92.1
Winner: Sam Perry presented by JumpClimb
WA Winner and Second runner-up: The Rhythm Spectacular - The Music of Beyonce presented by Adam Hill and the Velvet Playboys
Visual Arts Award
Presented by Little Creatures
Winner: Eat Me presented by Melody Smith Gallery