Background and awards
As part of Triple J's 30th anniversary celebrations in 2005, the station inaugurated a single "J Award" to be given for "an album of outstanding achievement as an Australian musical work of art – for its creativity, innovation, musicianship and contribution to Australian music."Australian Album of the Year
As per the official rules and criteria, the award is open to any album by an Australian artist that is released either independently or through a record company between November of the previous year and October of the current year. Any album sent into Triple J in considerartion for airplay is also eligible for the J Award, given its received by Triple J within this period. This award was renamed as the Australian Album of the Year in 2007.Unearthed Artist of the Year
In 2007, a new award for Unearthed Artist of the Year was introduced. The Triple J judges now looking back over the winners of site competitions over the year and awarding the Triple J Unearthed J Award to the best and most promising artist. The Judging criteria for the ''Unearthed Artist of the Year'' is open to any artist who has had a ground breaking and impactful last 12 months. Any Unearthed artist who wins a sponsored competition or is featured on Unearthed is eligible for this award. Any artist registered on the Unearthed site during this period is also eligible in consideration for nomination for this award.Australian Music Video of the Year
In 2008, a new award for Australian Music Video of the Year was added. originally with ''Triple j TV'' as a co-presenter but that role is now filled by ABC TV program ''Rage''. The music video of the year being determined for its outstanding achievement as an Australian musical video work of art (based on its creativity, originality and technical excellence). The music video is selected from any music video released by an Australian artist (either independently or through a record company) and that is also directed by and Australian director between November and December the preceding year.Double J Australian Artist of the Year
In 2014, a new award for Double J Australian Artist of the Year was introduced. It was awarded by Double J, Triple J's sister station, to the artist that the station had seen as the greatest contributor to either recorded music, live performances or Australian music culture, or a combination of the three, during the course of the year. This award celebrates artists who have released or produced an album that has resonated with Double J as an impressive musical work of art; have pulled off significant live performances, events or tours; or made a valued contribution through their music to Australian arts and culture.You Done Good Award
In 2019, a fifth award for You Done Good Award was added to the schedule. The award goes to an Australian who has "made an impact on the industry through outstanding achievement, social change or altruistic endeavours."Australian Live Act of the Year
In 2023, the Australian Live Act of the Year was introduced.The J Award trophy
The current J Award trophy is a 3-D design that features the top third of the J Award logo, the Emu and Kangaroo crossed necks and heads, and is made of glass and has the Categories & Winners inscribed onto them. It has remained largely unchanged since its inception in 2008.Awards by year
''To see the full article for a particular year, please click on the year link.''Most awards
The following artists have won more than one J Award: *References
External links
* {{Triple J Australian music awards Triple J Awards established in 2005 2005 establishments in Australia