Soloists

: 1st Prize – V. Bucchi International Competition (2004) | 1st Prize – D. Cimarosa International Solo Competition (2005) | Selected by Riccardo Muti as Principal Flutist, Youth Symphony Orchestra “L. Cherubini” (2004) | Nominee – Performer of the Year, Global Flute Excellence Awards (2024)

: Young Concert Artists International Auditions Winner | Astral Artists Auditions Winner | Bärenreiter Prize for Best Historical Performance for Winds | Philadelphia Women in the Arts Award (2012)

: Performer of the year 2024 at Global Flute Excellence Awards

: First Prize, Concours de Genève (1992), Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (2009)

: Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2001 for services to music. Recipient of the Gramophone Lifetime Achievement Award and numerous honorary doctorates. Life Achievement Award 2024 at the Global Flute Excellence Awards

: 2008 Spirit of Ireland Award Irish America magazine Joint recognition with Sir James Galway for their ambassadorial contributions