Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award


The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award, is an annual prize presented to the most outstanding comedy act at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

History

It has been awarded since 1998, when it was introduced as the Stella Award. It was renamed in 2000 in honour of Barry Humphries, and again renamed in 2019 following comments about transgender people by Humphries.. It is generally regarded as the most prestigious award of the festival, and the winner receives a trophy and cash
prize.

Winners