Some of Queensland's best and brightest artists and organisations were included in the winners, with Paul Bong taking out the Premier's Award for Excellence for a detailed monoprint of a Yidinji Warrior Shield from his rainforest people.
The Pormpuraaw Art Centre was honoured with the Cairns Regional Art Centre Award for its whole community approach to their craft, with pieces including ghost net sculptures, paintings and lino prints.
Susan Peters won the Innovation Award for a textile design that speaks to Country using ochres and blanket stitching on sacking.
A body of works influenced by the Boomerang, by Michael Anning won the 3D design, sculpture and Installation category with judges saying "the use of natural ochres marking out cultural designs from his Country were striking and almost 1950s in design."
Simone Arnol's suite of portraits 'Time is Sacred' that convey the past, present and future won the Emerging Art Award, while Shaun Wanjibung Edwards claimed the People's Choice prize for 'Kowmanngen - Catfish Story'.
The online ceremony was hosted by singer-songwriter and CIAF ambassador Naomi Wenitong with performances by Mau Power and The Night Shift capping off the evening.
A coral trout piece by the Pormpuraaw Art Centre. Source: Supplied: CIAF
Susan Peters' piece 'Sturt Creek'. Source: Supplied: CIAF
Michael Anning's works are inspired by the Boomerang. Source: Supplied: CIAF
A portrait from Simone Arnol's 'Time is Sacred' series. Source: Supplied: CIAF
Shaun Wanjibung Edwards got the People's Choice vote for 'Kowmanggen' - Catfish story. Source: Supplied: CIAF
