New Zealand born West Australian Katelyn Newlands, was announced co-winner with Kieran Roberts of ACT, Australia, in the Song Lyrics category of the Australian Songwriters Awards in Sydney on 31st October 2018 with their song Dream Reward (The Farmers Life).

Upon meeting Kieran Roberts singer/music producer and long time rock artist from ACT in 2017 they collaborated over the original song Great Dust Bowl and made the top 30 song lyrics section then went on to win the Australian Song Lyrics Award in 2018. Kierans singing performance was also shortlisted in the country section. 

2020 UKSC - Dream Reward achieved 5 out of 5 stars and commended in both the country section and the music video section. 

2019 UKSC - Great Dust Bowl her original 2012 version of Dream Reward achieved 5 stars and semi final status in the lyrics section.