Members of Chorus America are eligible to participate in an awards program that honors inclusive excellence, artistic growth, creative and adventurous programming, education and outreach, selfless service, and generous philanthropy.
Congratulations to our 2021 Award Winners
Read about our 2021 Award winners.
Awards Program Changes for 2021
With significant changes to performance and operations because of COVID-19, Chorus America is adjusting our Awards Program for FY21. Many of our Awards are open this year, but several with criteria that are difficult to adjudicate under current circumstances will be put on hold for the 2021 Awards cycle. We plan to resume these Awards in 2022. Please see details below and contact membership@chorusamerica.org with any questions.
Download the 2021 Guide to Awards with summaries to all awards and application information.
- Chorus America Brazeal Wayne Dennard Award (open to individuals only in 2021)
- Louis Botto Award for Innovative Action and Entrepreneurial Zeal
- Michael Korn Founders Award for Development of the Professional Choral Art
- Chorus America Distinguished Service Award
- Dale Warland Singers Commission Award
- Chorus America Brazeal Wayne Dennard Award (open to individuals only in 2021)
- Chorus America/ASCAP: Adventurous Programming Award (on hold for 2021)
- Chorus America/ASCAP: Alice Parker Award (on hold for 2021)
- Chorus America Education and Community Engagement Award (on hold for 2021)
- Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence (on hold for 2021)
Chorus America also recognizes generous philanthropy with two awards that do not have an application process. These awards are nominated by the Chorus America Board and the current host chorus of the Annual Conference, and include:
- The Michael Korn Founders Award for Philanthropic Contribution to the Arts
- The Chorus America Philanthropy Award
Questions? Visit our How to Apply page or contact our membership team at membership@chorusamerica.org.