Donated By: Kiwanis Club of Stratford
Criteria: Perth County - highest mark (alternating between piano and vocal)

Isa Gould was the Director of Competitions of the Kiwanis Music Festival from 1966 to 1977. She had also held the role of secretary to the adjudicators for the previous 8 years during the time when Grace Severt was Director of Competitions.

In an interview in 1969, Mrs. Gould described her role: "It's really a continuous process. We just get the festival over for one year and it's time to start on the next!". Mrs. Gould had to balance this demanding job with the responsibility of a young family.

She resigned as director of competitions at the end of the Music Festival's 50th Season and the Kiwanis Club established the Isa Gould Trophy in recognition of her 20 years of service.