The Philip Hodgins Memorial Medal for Excellence in Literature is awarded annually
​to an Australian writer whose work best reflects the high standards and distinguished literary accomplishments that Philip Hodgins consistently advocated and exemplified in his poetry. The recipient is presented with a uniquely crafted medal and a cheque for $5000.

​Previous winners are:

2020   Paul Carter
2019   Helen Garner
2018   David Malouf
​2017    Peter Boyle
2016    Jan Owen
2015    Anthony Lawrence
2014    Lisa Gorton
2013    Frank Moorhouse
2012    Robert Gray
2011    Gail Jones   
2010    Don Watson
2009    Peter Steele
2008    Sonya Hartnett
2007    Inga Clendinnen
2006    Stephen Edgar
2005    Judith Beveridge
2004    Luke Davies
2003    Clive James
2002    Chris Wallace-Crabbe
2001     Carmel Bird
2000     Peter Porter
1999     Alan Gould
1998     Kate Jennings
1997     Bruce Dawe

Photograph by William Yang

Link to 2020 livestream presentation