Norwood Symphony Orchestra
Prize Recipients

​The Norwood Symphony Orchestra has sponsored a special award at the annual Adelaide Eisteddfod since 1993. A medallion and prize cheque are awarded to a vocal or instrumental concerto contestant, who may be invited to perform with the Norwood Symphony Orchestra at a later date.
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YEAR	PRIZE RECIPIENT	INSTRUMENT/VOICE
1993	Rebecca Harris	Cello
1994	Sophie Rowell	Violin
1995	Louise Nowland	Clarinet
1996	Sylvia Cooper	Flute
1997	Kristian Chong	Piano
1998	Matthew Henrick	Baritone
1999	Claire Gitsham	Flute
2000	Susan Cooper	Cello
2001	​Meran Bow	Mezzo soprano
2002	TBC	TBC
2003	​TBC	​TBC
2004	​TBC	​TBC
2005	Holly Wotton	​Soprano
2006	​TBC	​TBC
2007	Anouvong Liensavanh	Flute
2008	Stephen van der Hoek	Piano
2009	Anna Cooper	Flute
2010	​Jonathan Heng	Piano
2011	Naomi Hede	Soprano
2012	Elizabeth Inaba-Hill	Cello
2013	Lisa Cannizzaro	Soprano
2014	Matthias Fresacher	Trombone
2015	Jade Paterson	Violin
2016	Mason Stanton	Cello
2017	Nadia Barrow	Cello
2018	Charlotte Kelso	Mezzo soprano
2019	Eugene Wei	Piano
2020	Eisteddfod cancelled due to COVID-19
2021

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​The Norwood Symphony Orchestra ran a scholarship program in 2019, aimed at supporting young South Australian students, aged 17-25, to pursue a career in classical music performance. The majority of funds were generously raised by public donations to the NSO development fund, including contributions from tea/coffee and program sales at our concerts.

1st Prize:

Norwood Symphony Orchestra Music Scholarship 2019 ($2,000)

Jointly awarded to Thea Martin (violin) and Amber Watkins (percussion)

2nd Prize:

David Reid Memorial Music Scholarship ($1,000)

Jointly awarded to Shanna Goh (voice) and Caleb Lavery-Brook (classical guitar)

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