(2017), David Bates (2018), Meow Meow (2019), David Campbell (2020), and Paul Capsis (2021). The 2022 award was presented to Libby O'Donovan at The 2021 Variety Gala on 25 March 2022. Libby O'Donovan, Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2022 Variety Gala Cabaret Icon Award winner.