Penguin Award


The Penguin Award was an annual award given for excellence in broadcasting by the Television Society of Australia. It was founded in 1954. The award trophy depicts an ear listening to a television tube, but strongly resembles a penguin, hence the name. The award was designed by Des White, an artist and designer at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

Past winners

1968

Presented on 10 November 1968.

1970

  • Special Award: Outstanding Achievement in Television, 1969 Moon Telecasts – Dept of Supply, Australian Government

1972

1973

Presented in a joint function with the Australian Film Institute Awards in Melbourne on 2 December 1973.
  • Best Drama Series – Seven Little Australians, ABC
  • Best Children's Show – Seven Little Australians, ABC
  • Best Actor – Leonard Teale – Seven Little Australians, ABC
  • Best Supporting Actress – Ruth Cracknell – Seven Little Australians, ABC
  • Best Variety Series – Showcase '73
  • Best Single Program – Malaysia....Where are all the Children going?, Network 10
  • Best Current Affairs Show – A Current Affair, Network 9
  • Best Variety Entertainer – Jill Perryman, Perryman on Parade, ABC
  • Best Newsreader – Geoff Raymond, ABC
  • Best Current Affairs Presentation – Mike Willesee, A Current Affair
  • Best Drama Script – Frank Hardy, Boney Episode: Boney Meets the Daybreak Killer

1974

Presented at the New Hilton Hotel in Melbourne on 8 December 1974.

1975

1976

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1977

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1983

1984

  • Best Variety Program – Wak's Works, Channel 7 Brisbane

1985

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1986

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1990

Held at the Hilton Hotel, Melbourne on 1 December 1990.