The Louise Baril award honours the memory of Louise Baril, a revered member of the Arts Council Board and Program director of Countryside Concerts from 1990 through to 1994, as well as an active participant in the Sunshine Coast music scene. Louise died in November of 1994. Applicants are nominated by the Sunshine Coast Music Festival for an award of $300.

Recipients are selected by an Advisory Committee made up of local arts and culture community members and SCAC Board members.

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Past Winners

2022/23

Awarded to: Cassidy Wieler

2021/22

Awarded to: Spāde

2019

Awarded to: Emily Picard

2018

a8Awarded to: Hanna Crudele (accepted by Hanna’s step-father, Geoff Davis) and presented by nominator, Carolyn Mitchell.

2017

Awarded to: Simon Gidora award4

2015/2016

Awarded to: Breanna Picard Breanna Picard..