Louisa Stewart

Singing Unlimited / RMT Nominee
Louisa Stewart - Unsung Champion 2024 - Sweet Adelines

Why Louisa is Singing Unlimited’s Unsung Champion

 Louisa was introduced to Singing Unlimited (and barbershop singing in general) in September 2019. Her beautiful voice was instantly recognised and she started as a bass, but shifted to the Lead part very soon and that is right where she belongs! Firstly, her vocal talents are a great asset to our chorus. In addition to that she is very active in other areas, especially as she has digital skills a-plenty!

Her enthusiasm is infectious – she is a lovely lady, always helpful and willing to assist wherever possible.

We are delighted to honour her as our Unsung Champion 2024!

Apart from being part of the lead section, she is also a wonderful soloist and more recently, a quartet singer.

Her solo performance at our 10 year anniversary concert in 2023 was unforgettable.

On most rehearsal evenings before we start, you will find her setting up the video and audio materials to facilitate the recording and documenting of our weekly chorus rehearsals – an invaluable reference for all our members. Before we wake up the next morning these recordings have already been made available to us online.

She plays a leading role in our Marketing & communication team and from the moment she started with Singing Unlimited, our website, social media and communication channels have never been the same! Meaning: they were refreshed, improved and customized to our needs.

She has been very helpful to the Region’s marketing team in reorganising the regional website and the convention app. It’s no coincidence that her own company is named: Blue Ninja!

A ‘Ninja’ is a problem solver, she adds value, is flexible and adaptable and… is focused on collaboration!

There is no better way than to describe Louisa as a true Ninja for our chorus.

We are so proud of Louisa and grateful for the work she does behind the scenes – operational activities that keep the chorus running smoothly

Every Chorus Needs a Louisa!

Why Louisa is The Regional Managements Unsung Champion

As well as being Singing Unlimited’s worthy nominee, Louisa was also honored as the Quartet of Nations’ Unsung Champion, in recognition for her tireless work behind the scenes that has been instrumental to the success of the region. While many of us see the polished results, few understand the immense effort and dedication Louisa has poured into this.

Louisa has provided unwavering tech support for the region and is always on hand for queries and advice, handling everything from maintaining the website to managing the phone app that keeps us all connected at Convention. Her ability to troubleshoot technical issues swiftly and efficiently has ensured that events run smoothly, and members have access to information and resources. Louisa’s contributions have gone beyond just solving problems; she has been the backbone of our digital presence, constantly updating and improving our website.

Despite working largely in the background, Louisa’s impact is felt by every member of the Quartet of Nations. Her work often goes unnoticed, but it is essential to the region’s smooth operations. Louisa embodies the spirit of dedication and service.

As the 2024 Unsung Champion, Louisa has set an inspiring example of selfless commitment, reminding us all that the efforts behind the scenes are just as vital as the ones on stage. The Quartet of Nations is incredibly fortunate to have her, and we thank her for her ongoing dedication.

Bio

Louisa was born and educated in Australia.

She has lived and worked in Australia, Scotland, Germany and now in the Netherlands. She is the founder and CEO of a software and systems consultancy company, called ‘Blue Ninja’.

Louisa’s skills are wide-ranging. A passion for tech, a love of automation, and expertise in user and customer management give Louisa the ability to tailor the solutions to the user. She brings a fresh way of thinking and new ideas to her clients and their projects. Not only does she understand the complexity of business management, her motto is that the software and systems need to work for the business (and not that businesses need to fit to the software). Her accolades in the business world include:

– Finalist in the 2021 ‘UK Business Awards Best Online Business,’

– Finalist for ‘Woman Who achieves & Solopreneur Awards’ and

– shortlisted for the ‘Netherlands and British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) Entrepreneur Of the Year’ 2020.

Louisa lives together with her partner Chris in Leiden, the Netherlands.

Meet the Unsung Champions (Women of Note) from previous years