Music Awards

Eileen Stainkamph Music Award

Eileen Stainkamph was a student of St. Columba’s, who attended the school in 1914. Her career as a prominent musician and music educator helped pave the way for many young musicians in Australia. Her numerous publications and music books are still used by students to this day.

This Music award acknowledges the outstanding musical achievements of a Year 10 music student at St. Columba’s and encourages them to pursue their music studies to a more advanced level.

Previous recipients

• 2000 Alison Cusack
• 2001 Eve Jongebloed
• 2002 Rachel Cronin
• 2003 Aimee Bradley
• 2004 Philippa James & Jessica Raudino
• 2005 Laura Raiti
• 2006 Nicola Guzzardi & Eleanor James
• 2007 Alissa Michienzi
• 2008 Danielle Bagnato
• 2009 Helen Conway
• 2010 Luisa Borg and Clare Fogarty
• 2011 Ellie Tossel Smith

Encouragement Award

This Music award acknowledges the outstanding musical achievements of a Year 8 music student at St. Columba’s and encourages them to pursue their music studies to a more advanced level. The Cronin family have kindly donated this ongoing award.

Previous recipients

• 2011 Alessandra Borg and Amelia Wawrzon.