"ANAM is a special institution due to its uniquely malleable nature, and so it never stops transforming. Its every season is special, every configuration distinct. The ANAM of today is different from that of tomorrow, therefore, each year at ANAM is precious. The moment of bidding farewell to our departing musicians, those whose turn it is to next lead the ANAM spirit outside of the institution is bittersweet."
– Paavali Jumppanen, ANAM Artistic Director
ANAM recognises the outstanding achievement and potential of our musicians by awarding a number of prizes at the end of each year.
We are pleased to share this years winners with you.
2025 AWARD and PRIZE WINNERS
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
ANAM Directors' Prize awarded to Maria Zhdanovich
Gwen Nisbet Music Scholarship to Jack Overall
Gwen Nisbet Encouragement Award to Emma John
Nick Deutsch Prize for the Most Outstanding First Year Musician supported by Peter Jopling AM KC, awarded to Lachlan McKie
ANAM Volunteers Prize for an Outstanding ANAM Citizen awarded to Miriam Niessl
Music Matinee Curation Prize for a concert curated and presented as part of the ANAM at NGV or ANAM Soundbite series awarded to Mattea Osenk
PERFORMANCE PRIZES
ANAM Concerto Competition Final performed with Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra awarded to Theonie Wang
Most Outstanding Chamber Music Performance supported by David Mackintosh, Jannie Brown and Ann Grant awarded to Incredible Floridas by Richard Meale, performed by Emica Taylor flute, Georgia White clarinet, Louise Turnbull violin, Steven Bryer percussion, Po Goh piano
Best Performance of a Classical Work in an ANAM Recital (written by a composer born before 1800) supported by Kingsley Gee, awarded to Steven Bryer for his performance of Georg Druschetzky Concerto for six timpani
Most Outstanding Performance of a Contemporary work or New Composition in an ANAM Recital supported by Dr Barry and Dr Joan Miskin, awarded to Jonathon Parker for his performance of Frank Zappa The Black Page
The ADFAS Yarra Prize for the Most Outstanding Program in an ANAM Recital awarded to Po Goh
Brett Dean Prize for the Best Performance of an Australian work in an ANAM Recital awarded to Georgia White for her performance of Peter Højby Morrison Stepping Out
St Silas Prize for the Most Outstanding First Year Performance in an ANAM Recital awarded to Daisy Wong
ENGAGEMENT AWARDS
supported by the ANAM Marketing Team
Engagement Award for an Exceptional Contribution to ANAM’s Social Media Platforms awarded to Max Wung
Engagement Award for an Exceptional Contribution to an ANAM PR Campaign awarded to Jonathon Parker
Engagement Award for Creative Concepts and Writing awarded to Mattea Osenk