AwardsThe ACSO Awards program recognizes remarkable individual and organizations for their meaningful contributions to the orchestra field. These awards are presented at our Annual Conference to honor recipients in the presence of friends and colleagues and to encourage excellence in the entire orchestra community. Kris Sinclair Leadership AwardThe Kris Sinclair Leadership Award is given to an ACSO Organizational Member that demonstrates recent and measurable leadership initiatives by its staff and/or board in one or more of the following areas: finance, governance, staff development, audience development, education, or community engagement. This award is made possible by the Kris Sinclair Fund for Professional Development that consists of contributions intentionally made in Kris Sinclair’s name to support professional development and technical assistance offered by the Association of California Symphony Orchestras (ACSO). Sinclair was the executive director of the Association for 31 years and provided members with technical assistance, professional development opportunities, and consultation on myriad orchestra management topics. Past Winners2019: San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra MVP AwardsInitiated in 1996, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards were created to recognize exemplary volunteers, volunteer projects, and volunteer organizations working for California’s symphony orchestras. Nominations for the 2019 MVP Award will open on April 18, 2019. You can submit a nomination here. The deadline for submission is June 21, 2019. Past Winners2018: For more information contact us at [email protected]. |