The Judges for this 'Eyes Of Society - Social Commentary Award', were, once again, scattered across the country. Votes were distributed thinly because this year there were 11 more shortlist artists (and only one more judge); most works only received only one vote (though judges were allowed two choices). Despite this, a clear winner emerged: Julia Hepburn secured 4 votes. It should be noted, however, that two students tied for second place: Sage Szkabarnicki-Stuart and Francesca Chan (with two votes each). The Judges this year, as mentioned on the TOAF social commentary page, were artists participating in the 'Eyes Of Society' exhibition this summer at The Robert Bateman Centre in Victoria. It should also be mentioned that our selection of a 'winner' was done reluctantly and with great difficulty. All social commentary is valid, of course . The process was to draw attention to the importance of social commentary in general, as opposed to singling out one artist as 'best'.