The Barry Award, named after Barry Humphries, the first patron of the Festival, recognises the Comedy Festival's Most Outstanding Festival Show, specifically aiming to seek out those performers who are enhancing the art form of comedy and acknowledging their vision.

The contenders are:
-Damian Callinan - The Merger: Sportsman's Night 2
-Josh Thomas - Surprise
-Asher Treleaven - Secret Door
-Wil Anderson - Wilful Misconduct
-Sammy J and Randy - Ricketts Lane
-The List Operators For Kids