THE AWARD
Established in 2001 to commemorate Choirs Ontario's 30th anniversary, this award recognizes individuals who, through their support or engagement in choral music-making, have made an exceptional contribution to the promotion and advancement of choral music in their communities.
The Award is presented biennially and alternates between those who support choral music - executive directors, administrators, volunteers, corporate sponsors, philanthropists, and those who are directly involved in the performance of choral music - singers, conductors, and accompanists. Candidates must have demonstrated an exceptional leadership role, vision and cultural activism and must be nominated by a Choirs Ontario member choir or individual member. In 2006, the award was granted to Mr. Robert Henderson in recognition of his timeless work for Chorus Niagara, as chorister, Board Member, President, and General Manager.
In 2008, the award will be presented to a choral music performer who through their work as a singer, conductor, or accompanist has made a significant contribution to the choral art in his or her community.
THE PROCESS
Candidates must be nominated by a Choirs Ontario member choir or individual member. Each nomination must consist of a completed application form supported by three letters of recommendation and a written submission of not more than three pages outlining the candidate's contribution to the choral art. Complete the attached application form and send it along with supporting documentation to: President's Leadership Award, Choirs Ontario, 330 Walmer Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2Y4. Applications must be postmarked no later than May 31, 2008.
The Award is juried by a three person panel of Choirs Ontario past presidents who are appointed by the Choirs Ontario Board of Directors.
ELIGIBILITY
Nominees must be residents of Ontario who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and advanced the role of choral music in their community for a minimum of five years.
THE PRESENTATION
The recipient receives a framed certificate and a Choirs Ontario honorary lifetime membership at a recognition ceremony to be held at the closing Ontario Youth Choir 2008 concert in Toronto, August 24, 2008.
THE APPLICATION
The current application for the President's Leadership Award can be downloaded here..
PRESIDENT'S LEADERSHIP AWARD 2006
To learn more about the 2006 award, visit the 2006 President's Leadership Award web page.