Katy has been awarded many prizes throughout her career. She has represented Ireland at international level. Below is a list of competitions she has won, and those in which she has competed internationally.
2011
January - Regional Finalist at the Metropolitan Opera National Council Awards
2010
July - Belvedere, Austria (First Round Opera, First Round Operetta)
February - Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition, Dublin (First Round)
2009
April - Katleen Ferrier Competition, London (First Round)
2008
September - International Vocal Competition, Holland (Second Round)
June - Stewart Burrows International Singing Competition, Wales (Second Place)
April - IAWS John McCormack Vocal Bursary (Winner)
- Plunket Green Trophy for Interpretation, Feis Ceoil (Winner)
- Wilson Cup for Operatic Ensemble, Feis Ceoil (Winner)
- Verronica Dunne Cup for Operatic Duet, Feis Ceoil (Winner)
-Katleen Ferrier Competition, London (First Round)
February - Thomas Moore My Gentle Harp Competition (Winner)
2007
September - Orchard Bursary for Musical Study (Winner)
April - Dramatic Cup and Tony Quigley Bursary (Winner)
2005
April - Mná Trophy, Feis Ceoil (Winner)
- Dempsey Trophies, Feis Ceoil (Winner)