An annual award for excellence in television, made by the Television Society of Australia:he won a Penguin Award for best actor...
In 1982, her talent was formally recognised when she won the Penguin award for best actress in a series.
She is pictured here with fellow Penguin-award winner Desmond.
The Penguin awards were introduced by the Television Society of Australia to promote excellence within the industry while providing a forum for discussion.
Origin
1960s: from the shape of the trophy, which, although it depicts an ear listening to a television tube, strongly resembles a penguin.