AwardsThe ACSO Awards program recognizes remarkable individuals 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. NEW IN 2020! Executive Leadership & Emerging Professional AwardsACSO is pleased to launch two additions to our Awards Program that will be inaugurated at the 2020 Annual Conference. The Executive Leadership Award and the Emerging Professional Award recognize individuals who represent two ends of the administrative spectrum – those who have demonstrated ability and impact early in their careers, and those who have been advancing in leadership roles for many years and whose calculated risks, acumen for strategy, and program-building have propelled their organizations to success. Nominations open on February 20, 2020 and close on April 3, 2020. **The nomination/application deadline has been extended until May 1.** 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. Nominations for the 2020 Sinclair Award open on February 20, 2020 and close on April 3, 2020. Learn more about the award and find the application here. **The nomination/application deadline has been extended until May 1.** 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. 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 2020 MVP Awards will open on June 8, 2020. 2019 WinnersGrace Baldwin, Board Member, San Bernardino Symphony Past Winners2018: For more information contact us at [email protected]. |