2025 Winners

Congratulations to all the finalists of Best in Show 2025: Australian Photographic Dog Prize. The shortlisted works are displayed at David Roche Gallery from 30 August until 25 October 2025.

The 2025 competition was co-judged by Robert Reason, Director, David Roche Gallery and Alex Cearns OAM, internationally renowned animal photographer and photography prize judge.

2025 shortlisted finalists

Alicia Adamopoulos – Jenny Barnes – Jodi Baum – Bruna Beddow – Pamela Billich – William Bleakley – Jamie-Lee Brack – Abi Bradbury – Meagan Broadbridge – Julie Brown – Amanda Bull – Patrick Chapman-Stevens – Danielle Chidlow – Hazel Cochrane – Betty Collerson – Jenifer Dickinson – Ivy Diprose – Michelle Doe – Claire Doran – Paul Elby – George El-Hage – Ross Felix – Gabriel Flipp – Lillian Frappell – Georgina Fry – Monique Garrood – Teresa Gaudio – Brett Guy – James Higgins – Jamie Hornsby – Maya Hughes – Renee Hughes – Rochelle Jolly – Elliette Kirkbride – Elise Leslie-Allen – Narelle Lewis – Janelle Low – Peggy Man – Annie Maokhamphiou – Leeanne Mason – Lucy Mattschoss – Rachel McCready – Josie Mortimer – Ashley Mossman – River Nixon – Michelle Petkovic – Rebekah Popescu – Dean Quinlivan – Belinda Richards – Carolyn Richards – Isabella Rogers – Jo Schulz – Penny Sharp – Kelly Shelley – Jeanette Shepherd – Tracey Shorter Davies – Rosalia Sieira – Jacinta Smith – Sendy Sunanto – Catherine Thomas – Riley Wilmot – Emma Wood

First Prize - $5000

Amateur or Professional Photographer

Alicia Admopolous

Legacy of Turnix 2025

Photographed in his loungeroom in Hahndorf, South Australia, on 16 May 2025, 96-year-old Des Delaine sits quietly with the last three Pointers of his beloved Turnix line. Surrounded by trophies and memories, the image reveals the deep, unspoken bond between a man and the dogs who have been his lifelong companions. A breeder and judge devoted to the Pointer since childhood, Des now faces the end of his breeding journey, capturing a moment of love, loyalty, and shared history.

First Prize - $500

Young Photographer

Isabella Rogers

Mavis and Darcy 2025

This photograph features my nana, Mavis, and her dog, Darcy. I spent the day with my nana and wanted to capture the bond between her and her dog. Darcy is very special to my nana after the passing of her partner.

People's Choice Award

When you visit the exhibition, make sure you let us know your favourite work! People’s Choice will be announced on Friday 17 October 2025.