| Open | $5,000 (acquisitive) | Any artwork entered into the Art Awards |
| Heritage | $4,000 (acquisitive) | Artworks with a focus on the history and heritage of the Rockingham region |
| Aboriginal | $4,000 | Artworks by artists of Aboriginal descent |
| Emerging | $2,500 | Artworks by practising artists of less than five years who have not staged a solo exhibition |
| Local resident | $1,500 | Artworks by artists residing in the City of Rockingham |
| Youth | $1,500 | Artworks by artists aged 12–18 years of age *Artworks completed by ATAR students for school projects may be entered into the City of Rockingham Art Awards. Confirmation will be required by the school's Art Teacher or Principal if the works are selected for exhibition. |
| 3D | $1,500 | Artworks created from three dimensional media including sculpture, ceramics, wood, jewellery or textiles |
| People's choice | $250 | The artwork voted for by visitors to the exhibition and announced two weeks after the exhibition closes |