Ethel Osborn Prize

The Ethel Osborn Prize is an annual competition-based award for outstanding performance in classical voice at The University of Queensland. Established in 1983 following a bequest from John Gilmour in memory of his wife, Ethel Osborn Gilmour, the prize recognizes excellence in vocal performance among music students. Ethel Osborn Gilmour was an Australian and international singer and part-time examiner in Singing with the Department of Music at The University of Queensland from 1952 to 1962. The prize is awarded annually to the student who demonstrates the most outstanding performance in classical voice at the competition. Eligible students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music (Honours), or a dual program that includes one of these degrees, and must be available to perform at the annual competition. The scholarship value equals the annual income generated from the original bequest fund.