Prizes and Awards

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center extends its deepest gratitude to the following individuals who provided this year's prizes and awards.

Finalist Prizes

First Prize - $25,000
Donated by Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Dukes, Jr.

Second Prize - $15,000
Donated by Mr. J.D. Williams in honor of George and Virginia Sidwell

Third Prize - $10,000
Donated by Dr. John W. Layman in honor of Ellen and Margaret Layman

Semi-finalist Prizes
Each of the six semi-finalists not proceeding to the final round of the Competition will receive one of the following $2,000 prizes:

• The Martha M. Boucher Memorial Prize
• The Clifford Herzer Memorial Prize
• The Kapo-Barwick Memorial Prize
• The Howard Laster Memorial Prize
• The Ellen Layman Memorial Prize
• The Ferdinand J. Petraitis Memorial Prize

Special Awards
Semi-finalists are eligible to receive one of the following special awards:

The Beatrice Simmons Sabghir Memorial Award ($2,000)
Presented to the youngest semi-finalist not selected to advance to the final round.

Chamber Music Award ($2,000)
Awarded by the International Jury to the semi-finalist demonstrating the best ensemble skills during the semi-final chamber rounds.

Volunteer Jury Award ($1,000)
Presented to the competitor whom the Volunteer Jury selects as the top performer in the semi-final rounds.

Audience Award ($1,000)
Presented to one of the three finalists whom the audience selects as the top performer in the final concerto round.