The Kodály Australia National Council were delighted to receive impressive applications and nominations for the 2022 Awards for Excellence in Australian Kodály-inspired Music Education. It was inspiring to see a high number of peer-nominations across each of the five categories. After a thorough review process, it is with great pleasure that I announce the recipients.

2022 Awards for Excellence in Australian Kodály-inspired Music Education

Early Career Teacher
Melissa Foss (WA)

Mentoring
Hayley Blakiston (Vic)
Katharine Finlayson (ACT)
Gaby Freer (SA)
Dr Anthony Young (Qld)

Including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Perspectives
John Goulter (Qld)
Renée Heron (Vic)

Innovation
Dr Michael Bradshaw (NSW)
Joel Copeland (ACT)
Andrew Pennay (Qld)
Rosalie Scott (WA)

Research
Dr Aleta King (NSW)

A special presentation will be made celebrating our recipients at the upcoming Kodály Australia Conference in Canberra.

Please join me in congratulating the recipients – we are extremely proud of you all!

With best wishes

Jason Boron
President
Kodály Australia
(Kodály Music Education Institute of Australia Incorporated)
www.kodaly.org.au

An affiliated national institutional member of the International Kodály Society
www.iks.hu 

In the spirit of reconciliation Kodály Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.