2016: Richard Bonynge AC CBE
The presentation was made by Jeffrey Black at the Finals of the 2016 Australian Singing Competition.
The MOST Achievement Award (MAA)
This award acknowledges the contributions of established industry professionals and aims to recognise members of the classical music fraternity who have made a significant contribution to Australian culture. Nominated by a panel of industry peers, the inaugural MAA was awarded to Richard Bonynge AC CBE.
2017: Sharolyn Kimmorley AM
Jeffrey Black, Chair of the ASC Music Advisory Committee, presented the MAA and praised her “exceptional musician’s ear and..unstinting, unrelenting commitment to excellence.”
2018: Erin Helyard
MOST was also delighted to award a MAA to Erin Helyard at the 2018 ASC Finals in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the Arts in Australia as a conductor, performer, and artistic director.
2018: Richard Gill AO
Awarded to Richard Gill AO in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the Arts in Australia as both a conductor and as a music educator.
Richard’s MAA was presented by Mary Vallentine, a member of the Young Performers Awards Music Advisory Committee at the 2018 ABC Young Performers Awards Finals Concert at the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday 24 July. The MAA was accepted on Richard’s behalf by his son, Anthony Gill.
2019: Moffatt Oxenbould AM
The MAA was presented to Moffatt Oxenbould AM at the IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition Finals Concert on 19 September 2019 at The Concourse Concert Hall. The MAA was awarded to Moffatt Oxenbould AM in recognition of his contribution to the development of opera in Australia, which spans a period of more than 50 years.
2022: Simone Young AM
The MAA was presented to Simone Young at the IFAC Handa Singing Competition Finals Concert on 1 October 2022 at the Concourse Concert Hall. The MAA was awarded to Simone in recognition of her positive influence on classical music and Australian Artists. Being in Europe on the date of the Finals Concert, the award was accepted on Simone's behalf by her childhood friend Robert Titterton, who himself received the OAM for services to music through ensembles and orchestras in 2020.
2023: Stuart Maunder AM
The MAA was presented to Stuart Maunder AM at the IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition Finals Concert on 31 August 2023 at The Concourse Concert Hall. The MAA was awarded to Stuart Maunder AM in recognition of his service of the performing arts… and the mentoring of young emerging artists. Being in South Australia at the time of the 2023 Finals Concert, the award was accepted by Anne-Maree McDonald on Stuart's behalf.