Board of ManagementPresident: Neil Werner OAM Ph.CSecretary: Judy LongleyTreasurer: Barbara Evans FCA, RCA, DFPMembers: Max Cooke OAM, M Mus, Dip Mus (Melb), Perfectionnement 6ème degré (Paris), FACE, Bundesverdienstkreuz Darryl Coote B Mus (Hons), M Mus, A Mus A Julienne Tracy, B Mus, Dip Ed Bruce Wilson J.P.Click here to read ANPA Board Members BiographiesOne of Australia’s greatest philanthropists, Dame Elisabeth Murdoch has supported many worthy charities throughout her long lifetime. She is known for her generosity to such Melbourne icons as the Royal Children’s and Women’s Hospitals.She consistently gives enormous encouragement to the arts and the new Melbourne Recital Hall, which bears her name, is just one example.Since 1996 Dame Elisabeth has proudly supported the Australian National Piano Award (ANPA), providing enormous encouragement to young Australian pianists. It is through her generosity that these emerging artists are empowered to carry the name of Australian music to the four corners of the globe. ANPA is extremely grateful for her valued assistance.Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC, DBEAssociatesThe Board is assisted by the Associates of the Australian National Piano Award, who support its aims and who have provided important assistance in areas of finance, public relations and local awareness.The Associates are Barbara Brown M.B.A., B. Litt, B.S.W., B.A., T.I.T.C., Victoria Glazner, Stephen Hook, M.B.B.S., Dip. Prac. Derm. Rosemary Moore, Roly Hunt, M.B.B.S., F.R.C.S., F.R.A.C.S., Daphne Turnbull, A.R.A.D.The Award also has Friends who become subscribers to its publications and who assist during the presentation of the Award, its masterclasses and other events.Assistants to the BoardMusic Co-ordinatorMedia OfficerPiano TechnicianWebsite Designer Catering AdviserMailing Coordinator Mission StatementThe Australian National Piano Award Shepparton Inc. has the mission of promoting and directing a competition which embodies the highest of national and international music standards, recognises the pursuit of excellence at a professional level, offers educational benefits to performers and provides challenges to the participants.
Patrons in ChiefGovernor of Victoria, Professor David de Kretser, A.C. & Mrs de KretserPatronsJulian Burnside, Q.C.Richard Divall O.B.E.Carolyn Leslie, A Mus AErna Werner, B.A.Vladimir ChishkovskyBruce Wilson, J.P.Jill HayesAlan GrintonA Mus AA Mus A