Special Awards

Awards

INSTRUMENTAL – GRAND FINAL PRIZES
Open winners each receive $350
From open section sponsors
Overall winner $2000
Sponsored by Lions Club of Croydon Mooroolbark

ARIA GRAND FINAL
1st Prize $5,000, 2nd $1000
Sponsored by Henkell Brothers
Equal third by four at $500 -sponsored by More Than Opera

R & M DIPNALL MEMORIAL TROPHY
This trophy is awarded to the winner of the Instrumental Section in the Grand Final. Sponsored by Mark Dipnall

PETER CHAPPLE MEMORIAL AWARD
Competitors must perform in two section 48 Art Song and will be judged on interpretation, style, emotional expression, presentation and accuracy. Sponsored by Rosemary Chapple

E.M. TAYLOR MEMORIAL TROPHY AWARD
Awarded to the competitor in Section 47 Australian Composition gaining the highest points in the Senior Classical Vocal sections.

SADIE BROWN MEMORIAL AWARD & TROPHY
Awarded to the pianist from Section 18 Pianoforte Junior 8 Years and under who, in the opinion of the adjudicator, displays an outstanding talent. Sponsored by her daughter, Wendy Taylor.

GLORIA CHURCHLAND MEMORIAL TROPHY
Awarded to the competitor with the highest mark in Sections 46 Oratorio. Sponsored by Peter Churchland.

All Special Awards will be presented at the Ringwood Eisteddfod Grand Final, which will be held at Karralyka, Mines Road, Ringwood East, on Saturday, 19 July 2025, commencing at 7:30 pm.