Golden Note Award
APPLICATIONS OPEN MAY 1, 2025
The Golden Note Award recognizes the contribution of individuals to the cultural life of Saskatchewan by their long-time (25+ years) active participation in the choral arts. There are two award categories: Singer or Choral Conductor. A maximum of 5 awards in each category will be presented. If you know of individuals who have conducted or sung in choirs for a minimum of twenty-five years, then please nominate them for the Golden Note Award. Nominators must be either a member choir or an individual member in good standing with the Saskatchewan Choral Federation.
Nomination Procedure
Eligibility
Submission Guidelines
Nominations will be accepted from SCF Members in good standing and must include the following:
Nomination Deadline
The nomination deadline is annually on August 31st.
Selection Process
The Recognition Committee (a sub-committee of the Nominations Committee of the SCF Board of Directors) will select the award recipients from the list of candidates nominated each year.
Notification
The SCF will notify successful award recipients and all nominators of the status of their nominees in October.
Awards Presentation
Awards are announced at the Annual General Meeting held each fall. Presentation of the award will be arranged with the recipient to be held at a concert or event in their home community (wherever possible) to allow family and friends to join in celebrating and honouring the recipient.
Additional Information
The Saskatchewan Choral Federation will present a maximum of 5 awards in both the Singer and Choral Conductor categories, for a total of 10 Golden Note Awards in any given year.
Submissions:
All nominations should be completed online by following the link above. Submission of supporting materials should be emailed to [email protected] or sent to the Saskatchewan Choral Federation, 212 - 1860 Lorne Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 2L7.
Nomination Procedure
Eligibility
- Anyone involved in singing with, or directing, a choir for a minimum of 25 years may be nominated for this award.
- Nominees must presently reside in Saskatchewan.
- No posthumous awards will be made.
Submission Guidelines
Nominations will be accepted from SCF Members in good standing and must include the following:
- A completed nomination form.
- A brief biography of the nominee (no more than 1 page). This can form part of the online nomination form. The biography should include education, musical background (including singing or choral conducting), affiliation with agencies or groups, noteworthy achievements, hobbies, and interests.
- A description of the reasons why you feel this person deserves to be recognized (no more than 3 pages). A brief description forms part of the online nomination form.
- One letter of support (from a person other than the nominator) confirming the significance of the nominee's contributions to choral music in their community.
Nomination Deadline
The nomination deadline is annually on August 31st.
Selection Process
The Recognition Committee (a sub-committee of the Nominations Committee of the SCF Board of Directors) will select the award recipients from the list of candidates nominated each year.
Notification
The SCF will notify successful award recipients and all nominators of the status of their nominees in October.
Awards Presentation
Awards are announced at the Annual General Meeting held each fall. Presentation of the award will be arranged with the recipient to be held at a concert or event in their home community (wherever possible) to allow family and friends to join in celebrating and honouring the recipient.
Additional Information
The Saskatchewan Choral Federation will present a maximum of 5 awards in both the Singer and Choral Conductor categories, for a total of 10 Golden Note Awards in any given year.
Submissions:
All nominations should be completed online by following the link above. Submission of supporting materials should be emailed to [email protected] or sent to the Saskatchewan Choral Federation, 212 - 1860 Lorne Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 2L7.