Published 19 October 2026
South West secondary students were recognised across a range of categories at the Iluka Visions 2026 Awards on Sunday, 18 October. Students, families, teachers and members of the arts community came together to celebrate the courage and talents of our young student artists.
| AWARD | WINNER |
| Mystery Award | Remy Mathieson Rat Barbie, 2026, Resin, textiles, paint, leather, wood South West Community College Busselton |
| Viewers' Choice Award | Emmasyn Dillon I Don't Think You See Me, 2025, mixed media Our Lady of Mercy College |
| Year 7 & 8 Best Overall | Imogen Evans Untitled, 2026, Charcoal, acrylic paint Georgiana Molloy Anglican School |
| Year 7 & 8 Runner-up | Kayla Moyo Bob Pond, 2026, Watercolour and paint pens Australind Senior High School |
| Year 9 & 10 Best Overall | Beccy Mason All That Floats Away, 2025, Cardboard, PVA, tissue paper, shellac, wire mesh, bamboo skewers Bunbury Catholic College |
| Year 9 & 10 Runner-up | Annabel Bronickis The Man, 2026, Pencil on paper Collie Senior High School |
| Equity Award (All Years) | Abigail, Aimie, Axel, Billy, Blake, Cailin, Connor, Emalee, Emmy, Georgia, Harry, Harvey, Jett, Kendall, Lachie, Leo, Luca,Lyresha, Myah, Narquisha, Ruby, Ruth, Rylan, Rylynn, Sara, Szeth, Thomas, Troy, Will It's a Wrap, 2026, Mixed media, sticks, wool, pompoms, glue Newton Moore Education Support Centre |
| Year 11 & 12 Photography Award | Mackenzie Harnett Untitled, 2026, Photography on paper Australind Senior High School |
| Year 11 & 12 Work on Paper Award | Holly Swiggs Book 1-Complicated Dynamics, 2025, Pen, graphite and coloured pencils on paper, woodcut Bunbury Catholic College |
| Year 11 & 12 Painting Award | Auri Mahar She’s Still Here, 2026, Mixed media, colour pencil, gouache, acrylic paint Bunbury Senior High School |
| Year 11 & 12 3D Award | Pia Mangano To Err is Human, To Forgive is Divine, 2025, Paper clay, found objects, ink pad, plywood, gesso, acrylic paint, oil paint on board Bunbury Catholic College |
| Year 11 & 12 Best Overall Award | Emmasyn Dillon I Don't Think You See Me, 2025, mixed media Our Lady of Mercy College |
Judging this year’s Iluka Visions was an absolute joy and honestly, a total nightmare when it came to choosing the winners! The level of raw talent coming out of our South West high schools is mind-blowing. From bold ceramics and intricate printmaking to rich, expressive paintings that made us stop dead in our tracks, the sheer skill on display was truly remarkable.
2026 Iluka Visions judge Charlotte White
What blew the judges away wasn't just the technique and use of mediums, but the incredible heart and honest storytelling behind each piece. You tackled massive ideas about identity, connection, current controversial topics, and nature with pure courage and style.
Huge congratulations to all this year’s award winners. You’ve raised the bar yet again, kept us on our toes, and proved that the future of Western Australian art is in brilliant hands.
About Iluka Visions 2026
Now in its 35th year, Iluka Visions is BRAG’s annual exhibition for student artists from South West high schools. It gives students the opportunity to see their work professionally displayed in a public gallery, often for the first time.
This year, a record number of 154 artworks were chosen from 272 submissions. They represent 189 students in Years 7 to 12 from 17 schools across seven local government areas. Among them are 42 equity students living with disability or additional learning needs.
Works span painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, wearable art, photography, video and mixed media. Together, they offer a genuine snapshot of how young people in the South West see and respond to the world around them. A panel of arts professionals judge the selected works across a range of category and overall awards, giving students a taste of what it’s like to have their work critiqued and celebrated in a professional, competitive setting.
Iluka Visions 2026 marks 35 years of partnership between Iluka Resources Limited and BRAG, a relationship that has given generations of South West students the chance to exhibit their work professionally.
The exhibition continues at BRAG until Sunday 16, November. Gallery hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm. Entry is always free.