BONDI.- Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi announced the award winners for the exhibition on Friday 29 October at the opening party held at the Swiss Grand, Bondi Beach. The Sydney Water and Environment Prize of $10,000 was awarded to Japanese artist Kaoru Matsumoto for his sculpture ‘cycle90°’ “a premonition of wind” III. Matsumoto first exhibited at Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi in 2007, and his work is represented at a number of public collections including The National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo and the Osaka Contemporary Art Centre. The Waverley Council Mayor’s prize of $5,000 was awarded to Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi first timer Steve Croquett for his exhibit ‘jolly giants’. The Jindabyne resident has been the recipient of many awards at the Light Sculpture exhibition held in Jindabyne, including the Major Award in 2007, 2008 and 2010. The Icebergs Dining Room & Bar Signature Prize of $5,000 was awarded to Koichi Ish