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Senior Finalists:
Grand Prize: Kenneth Stavert, Baritone (Junior Opera Guild Award: $8,000)
First Prize: Alexey Bogdanov, Baritone (YPO Award $6,000)
Second Prize: Sara Heaton, Soprano (YPO Award $5,000)
Third Prize: Jonathan Michie, Baritone (YPO Award $4,000)
Fourth Prize: Katherine Lerner, Mezzo Soprano (Marvin A. Fink Memorial Award $2,500)
JUNIOR YOUNG ARTISTS:
Grand Prize: Lindsay Russell, Soprano (Junior Opera Guild Award $7,500)
First prize: Jegyung Yang, Soprano (Judy George Award $5,000)
Second Prize: Sydney Mancasola, Soprano (Marcia Pawley Memorial Award: $3,000)
Honorable Mentions:
Scott Quinn, Tenor (Linda Balant/Barbara Copanos in memory of Irene Patti Swartz Hammond: $1,000)
Craig Colclough, Base Baritone (Dr. Ricardo & Isabel Roman Award: $1,000)
Benjamin Gelfand, Bass Baritone (YPO Award $1,000)
Allegra De Vita, Mezzo Soprano (YPO Award $1,000- Jr. category)
Sara Heaton (Special Soprano Award in honor of Irene Patti Swartz Hammond, $1,000)
Senior Finalists:
Grand Prize: Kenneth Stavert, Baritone (Junior Opera Guild Award: $8,000)
First Prize: Alexey Bogdanov, Baritone (YPO Award $6,000)
Second Prize: Sara Heaton, Soprano (YPO Award $5,000)
Third Prize: Jonathan Michie, Baritone (YPO Award $4,000)
Fourth Prize: Katherine Lerner, Mezzo Soprano (Marvin A. Fink Memorial Award $2,500)
JUNIOR YOUNG ARTISTS:
Grand Prize: Lindsay Russell, Soprano (Junior Opera Guild Award $7,500)
First prize: Jegyung Yang, Soprano (Judy George Award $5,000)
Second Prize: Sydney Mancasola, Soprano (Marcia Pawley Memorial Award: $3,000)
Honorable Mentions:
Scott Quinn, Tenor (Linda Balant/Barbara Copanos in memory of Irene Patti Swartz Hammond: $1,000)
Craig Colclough, Base Baritone (Dr. Ricardo & Isabel Roman Award: $1,000)
Benjamin Gelfand, Bass Baritone (YPO Award $1,000)
Allegra De Vita, Mezzo Soprano (YPO Award $1,000- Jr. category)
Sara Heaton (Special Soprano Award in honor of Irene Patti Swartz Hammond, $1,000)
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Our Senior Finalists:
Grand Prize: Sidney Outlaw ($8,000 Junior Opera Guild Award and tied for Audience Favorite)
Second Prize: Kevin Thompson ($5,000 YPO Award)
First Prize: Aundie Marie Moore ($6,000 YPO Award)
Second Prize: Kevin Thompson ($5,000 YPO Award)
Third Prize: Kathryn Leemhuis ($4,000 YPO Award)
Senior Fourth Prize: Tyler Nelson ($2,500 Marvin Fink Memorial Award)
Our Junior Finalists:
Grand Prize: Aleksey Bogdanov ($7,500 Junior Opera Guild Award)
First Prize: Nadine Sierra ($5,000 Judy George Award)
Second Prize: Katherine Lerner ($3,000 Young Patronesses of the Opera Award)
Third Prize: Paul Scholten ($1,200 James T. Cullen, Jr., Memorial)
Honorable Mentions:
Jose Alvarez, ($1,000 Companos/Balent Award)
Jeffrey Gwaltney, ($1,000 Roman/Seidel Award)
Susan Jean Hellman, ($1,000 YPO Award)
Our Senior Finalists:
Grand Prize: Sidney Outlaw ($8,000 Junior Opera Guild Award and tied for Audience Favorite)
Second Prize: Kevin Thompson ($5,000 YPO Award)
First Prize: Aundie Marie Moore ($6,000 YPO Award)
Second Prize: Kevin Thompson ($5,000 YPO Award)
Third Prize: Kathryn Leemhuis ($4,000 YPO Award)
Senior Fourth Prize: Tyler Nelson ($2,500 Marvin Fink Memorial Award)
Our Junior Finalists:
Grand Prize: Aleksey Bogdanov ($7,500 Junior Opera Guild Award)
First Prize: Nadine Sierra ($5,000 Judy George Award)
Second Prize: Katherine Lerner ($3,000 Young Patronesses of the Opera Award)
Third Prize: Paul Scholten ($1,200 James T. Cullen, Jr., Memorial)
Honorable Mentions:
Jose Alvarez, ($1,000 Companos/Balent Award)
Jeffrey Gwaltney, ($1,000 Roman/Seidel Award)
Susan Jean Hellman, ($1,000 YPO Award)
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2007 Senior Finalists (Age 26 to 30)
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Date of Finals: March 31, 2007
| Takesha Kizart, soprano |
Grand Prize
$8,000—Junior Opera Guild Award |
| Christopher Bolduc, baritone |
First Prize
$6,000—YPO Award |
| Amanda Grooms, soprano |
Second Prize (tie)
$4,500—Inés M. Cruz Memorial Award |
| Aundi Marie Moore, soprano |
Second Prize (tie)
$4,500—YPO Award |
| Corey Crider, baritone |
Fourth Prize
$2,500—Marvin A. Fink Memorial Award |
| Jose Alvarez, countertenor |
Honorable Mention
$1,000—Francis Ramo Cusumano Memorial Award |
| Museop Kim, baritone |
Honorable Mention
$1,000—YPO Award |
| David Portillo, tenor |
Honorable Mention
$1,000—Isabelle and Ricardo Román Award |
Date of Finals: March 31, 2007
| Takesha Kizart, soprano |
Grand Prize
$8,000—Junior Opera Guild Award |
| Christopher Bolduc, baritone |
First Prize
$6,000—YPO Award |
| Amanda Grooms, soprano |
Second Prize (tie)
$4,500—Inés M. Cruz Memorial Award |
| Aundi Marie Moore, soprano |
Second Prize (tie)
$4,500—YPO Award |
| Corey Crider, baritone |
Fourth Prize
$2,500—Marvin A. Fink Memorial Award |
| Jose Alvarez, countertenor |
Honorable Mention
$1,000—Francis Ramo Cusumano Memorial Award |
| Museop Kim, baritone |
Honorable Mention
$1,000—YPO Award |
| David Portillo, tenor |
Honorable Mention
$1,000—Isabelle and Ricardo Román Award |
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2007 Junior Finalists (Age 20 to 25)
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Date of Finals: March 31, 2007
| Christopher Magiera, baritone |
Grand Prize
$7,500—Junior Opera Guild Award |
| Corrine Winters, soprano |
First Prize
$5,000—Judy George Award |
| Liam Moran, bass |
Second Prize
$3,000—Junior Opera Guild Award |
Date of Finals: March 31, 2007
| Christopher Magiera, baritone |
Grand Prize
$7,500—Junior Opera Guild Award |
| Corrine Winters, soprano |
First Prize
$5,000—Judy George Award |
| Liam Moran, bass |
Second Prize
$3,000—Junior Opera Guild Award |
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2005 Junior Finalists (Age 20 to 25)
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2005 Junior Young Artist Finalists (Age 20 to 25)
| Michael Fabiano (20), tenor |
Grand Prize
$7,500 donated by the Junior Opera Guild |
| Aaron Blake (22), tenor |
First Prize
$5,000—The Judy George Award |
| David McFerrin (25), baritone |
Second Prize
$3,000 |
| Jeffrey Kim (25), countertenor |
Third Prize
$1,000—The Olson Award |
2005 Junior Young Artist Finalists (Age 20 to 25)
| Michael Fabiano (20), tenor |
Grand Prize
$7,500 donated by the Junior Opera Guild |
| Aaron Blake (22), tenor |
First Prize
$5,000—The Judy George Award |
| David McFerrin (25), baritone |
Second Prize
$3,000 |
| Jeffrey Kim (25), countertenor |
Third Prize
$1,000—The Olson Award |
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2005 Senior Finalists (Age 26 to 30)
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Date of Finals: April 2, 2005
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| Karen Slack (29), soprano |
Grand Prize
$8,000 donated by the Junior Opera Guild |
| Timothy Kuhn (27), baritone |
First Prize
$6,000 |
| Derek Taylor (29), tenor |
Second Prize
$5,000 |
| Rolando Sanz (26), tenor |
Third Prize
$4,000 |
| Janara Kellerman (29), mezzo-soprano |
Fourth Prize
$2,500—The Marvin A. Fink Memorial Award |
| Markus Beam (27), baritone |
Fifth Prize
$1,500—The Román/YPO Award |
| Christina Pier (30), soprano |
Sixth Prize
$1,000—The Elizabeth Fogg Lane Memorial Award |
Date of Finals: April 2, 2005
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| Karen Slack (29), soprano |
Grand Prize
$8,000 donated by the Junior Opera Guild |
| Timothy Kuhn (27), baritone |
First Prize
$6,000 |
| Derek Taylor (29), tenor |
Second Prize
$5,000 |
| Rolando Sanz (26), tenor |
Third Prize
$4,000 |
| Janara Kellerman (29), mezzo-soprano |
Fourth Prize
$2,500—The Marvin A. Fink Memorial Award |
| Markus Beam (27), baritone |
Fifth Prize
$1,500—The Román/YPO Award |
| Christina Pier (30), soprano |
Sixth Prize
$1,000—The Elizabeth Fogg Lane Memorial Award |
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| Nicholas Perna (22), tenor |
Grand Prize (tie): Junior Opera Guild/Mr. and Mrs. Richard Newhauser Award; University of Miami/Dr. Donna Blythe Award (tie) |
| Angela Shadwick (23), mezzo-soprano |
Grand Prize (tie): Dr. and Mrs. Ricardo Roman/Ms. Connie Danluck Award |
| Nicholas Perna (22), tenor |
Grand Prize (tie): Junior Opera Guild/Mr. and Mrs. Richard Newhauser Award; University of Miami/Dr. Donna Blythe Award (tie) |
| Angela Shadwick (23), mezzo-soprano |
Grand Prize (tie): Dr. and Mrs. Ricardo Roman/Ms. Connie Danluck Award |
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| Audrey Brutus (24), soprano |
Grand Prize: Patricia Fuller Harrison Memorial/Susanne S. Kayyali Award |
| John Neely Gaston (23), countertenor |
First Prize: Voice Competition Committee Award |
| Kristine Biller (26), soprano |
Second Prize: Junior Opera Guild Award |
| Chad A. Johnson (25), tenor |
Third Prize: Francis Ramo Cusumano Memorial/Barbara Copanos Award |
| Audrey Brutus (24), soprano |
Grand Prize: Patricia Fuller Harrison Memorial/Susanne S. Kayyali Award |
| John Neely Gaston (23), countertenor |
First Prize: Voice Competition Committee Award |
| Kristine Biller (26), soprano |
Second Prize: Junior Opera Guild Award |
| Chad A. Johnson (25), tenor |
Third Prize: Francis Ramo Cusumano Memorial/Barbara Copanos Award |
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| Jason Hardy (30), bass, Georgia |
Grand Prize: Judy George Award |
| Dana Beth Miller (29), soprano |
First Prize: Young Patronesses of the Opera Award |
| Gregorio Gonzalez (29), baritone |
Second Prize: Junior Opera Guild Award |
| Erin Marie Wall (27), soprano |
Third Prize: Marvin A. Fink Memorial Award |
| Elizabeth Caballero (28), soprano |
Fourth Prize: Stephen Poulos Memorial Award; University of Miami/Dr. Donna Blythe Award (tie) |
| Leah Hunt (27), soprano |
Fifth Prize: YPO Members Award |
| Melina Pineda (29), mezzo-soprano |
Sixth Prize: Mr. and Mrs. Alvaro Varela Award |
| David Giuliano (27), baritone |
Seventh Prize: Ms. Charlette Seidel/Mr. and Mrs. Jay Spieler Award |
| Paul Mow (30), tenor |
Olsen Encouragement Award |
| Jason Hardy (30), bass, Georgia |
Grand Prize: Judy George Award |
| Dana Beth Miller (29), soprano |
First Prize: Young Patronesses of the Opera Award |
| Gregorio Gonzalez (29), baritone |
Second Prize: Junior Opera Guild Award |
| Erin Marie Wall (27), soprano |
Third Prize: Marvin A. Fink Memorial Award |
| Elizabeth Caballero (28), soprano |
Fourth Prize: Stephen Poulos Memorial Award; University of Miami/Dr. Donna Blythe Award (tie) |
| Leah Hunt (27), soprano |
Fifth Prize: YPO Members Award |
| Melina Pineda (29), mezzo-soprano |
Sixth Prize: Mr. and Mrs. Alvaro Varela Award |
| David Giuliano (27), baritone |
Seventh Prize: Ms. Charlette Seidel/Mr. and Mrs. Jay Spieler Award |
| Paul Mow (30), tenor |
Olsen Encouragement Award |
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| Audrey Brutus (22), soprano |
Grand Prize: Mr. and Mrs. Alvaro Varela, Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Briggle, Mr. and Mrs. Raúl Suárez, Mr. and Mrs. Atlee Wampler Award |
| Noah Stewart (22), tenor |
First Prize, Evelyn Lear Recognition Award: Dr. Mort Hammond, Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Damus, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Spieler |
| John Neely Gaston (21), countertenor |
Second Prize, Memorial to Margie Levitz Award: Members of YPO, Congratulations to Irene Patti Swartz & Dr. Morton Hammond by Dr. and Mrs. Morton Robinson |
| Sarah Jane McMahon (20), soprano |
Third Prize: Memorial for Francis Ramo Cusumano from his daughter, Barbara Copanos |
| Audrey Babcock (21), mezzo-soprano |
Fourth Prize: Memorial for Adolph Vezza from Mario and Valentina Vezza Cytrynbaum |
| Brocha Strausberg Evans (23), mezzo-soprano |
Fifth Prize: Olsen Encouragement Award |
| Audrey Brutus (22), soprano |
Grand Prize: Mr. and Mrs. Alvaro Varela, Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Briggle, Mr. and Mrs. Raúl Suárez, Mr. and Mrs. Atlee Wampler Award |
| Noah Stewart (22), tenor |
First Prize, Evelyn Lear Recognition Award: Dr. Mort Hammond, Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Damus, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Spieler |
| John Neely Gaston (21), countertenor |
Second Prize, Memorial to Margie Levitz Award: Members of YPO, Congratulations to Irene Patti Swartz & Dr. Morton Hammond by Dr. and Mrs. Morton Robinson |
| Sarah Jane McMahon (20), soprano |
Third Prize: Memorial for Francis Ramo Cusumano from his daughter, Barbara Copanos |
| Audrey Babcock (21), mezzo-soprano |
Fourth Prize: Memorial for Adolph Vezza from Mario and Valentina Vezza Cytrynbaum |
| Brocha Strausberg Evans (23), mezzo-soprano |
Fifth Prize: Olsen Encouragement Award |
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All awards in this division are in memory of Patricia Fuller Harrison (fund administered by Kay Carpenter)
| Elizabeth Caballero* (26), soprano |
Grand Prize (tie) |
| Christina Villaverde* (24), soprano |
Grand Prize (tie) |
| Harold Wilson (26), bass |
First Prize |
| John A. Tsotsoros (25), tenor |
Second Prize |
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*Dr. Donna Blythe/University of Miami Singer Award winner |
All awards in this division are in memory of Patricia Fuller Harrison (fund administered by Kay Carpenter)
| Elizabeth Caballero* (26), soprano |
Grand Prize (tie) |
| Christina Villaverde* (24), soprano |
Grand Prize (tie) |
| Harold Wilson (26), bass |
First Prize |
| John A. Tsotsoros (25), tenor |
Second Prize |
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| Keri Alkema (27), mezzo-soprano |
Grand Prize: Judy George Award |
| Paul A. Mow (28), tenor (Harwood Management) |
First Prize: YPO Award |
| Sarah Miller (28), soprano |
Second Prize: Marvin A. Fink Memorial Award |
| Eric McKeever (30), baritone |
Third Prize: Junior Opera Guild Award |
| Michelle Areyzaga (31), soprano |
Fourth Prize: Román/Danluck Award |
| Keri Alkema (27), mezzo-soprano |
Grand Prize: Judy George Award |
| Paul A. Mow (28), tenor (Harwood Management) |
First Prize: YPO Award |
| Sarah Miller (28), soprano |
Second Prize: Marvin A. Fink Memorial Award |
| Eric McKeever (30), baritone |
Third Prize: Junior Opera Guild Award |
| Michelle Areyzaga (31), soprano |
Fourth Prize: Román/Danluck Award |
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| LaTonia Moore, soprano, Texas |
Grand Prize: Patricia Fuller Harrison Memorial |
| Monica Yunus, soprano, New York |
First Prize: Young Patronesses of the Opera Past Presidents Award |
| Jeffrey Halili, tenor, New York |
Second Prize: Dr. Ricardo and Isabelle Román Award |
| LaTonia Moore, soprano, Texas |
Grand Prize: Patricia Fuller Harrison Memorial |
| Monica Yunus, soprano, New York |
First Prize: Young Patronesses of the Opera Past Presidents Award |
| Jeffrey Halili, tenor, New York |
Second Prize: Dr. Ricardo and Isabelle Román Award |
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1999 Junior Young Artist Finalists
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| Jennifer Anne Cooper, mezzo-soprano, Maryland |
Grand Prize: Marvin A. Fink Memorial Award |
| Harold Jay Wilson, bass-baritone, Indiana |
First Prize: Junior Opera Guild Award |
| Joanna Mongiardo, soprano, New York |
Second Prize: YPO Membership and Memorials Award |
| Dana Beth Miller, soprano, Ohio |
Third Prize: Dr. B. Boyce Swartz Award |
| Scott Ramsay, tenor, Wisconsin |
Fourth Prize: Jane Robinson, in Memory of Lottie Alexander, Award |
| Jennifer Anne Cooper, mezzo-soprano, Maryland |
Grand Prize: Marvin A. Fink Memorial Award |
| Harold Jay Wilson, bass-baritone, Indiana |
First Prize: Junior Opera Guild Award |
| Joanna Mongiardo, soprano, New York |
Second Prize: YPO Membership and Memorials Award |
| Dana Beth Miller, soprano, Ohio |
Third Prize: Dr. B. Boyce Swartz Award |
| Scott Ramsay, tenor, Wisconsin |
Fourth Prize: Jane Robinson, in Memory of Lottie Alexander, Award |
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1999 Senior Young Artist Finalists
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| William Andrew Stuckey, baritone, Illinois |
Grand Prize: Judy George Award |
| Troy Cook, baritone, Kentucky |
First Prize: Lady Amy Gallow Memorial Award |
| Kimberly Graham, soprano |
Second Prize (Tie): YPO Award |
| Kirstin Marie Chavez, mezzo-soprano, Florida |
Second Prize (Tie): Barbara Copanos for Francis Cusumano Award |
| Brandon Jovanovich, tenor, New York |
Third Prize: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Crawley Award |
| Kirk Walker, baritone, Illinois |
Fourth Prize: Jean McArthur Davis Memorial Award |
| Sonia Santiago, mezzo-soprano, Florida |
Dr. Donna Blythe Award |
| Terry Murphy, tenor |
Olsen Foundation Award |
| William Andrew Stuckey, baritone, Illinois |
Grand Prize: Judy George Award |
| Troy Cook, baritone, Kentucky |
First Prize: Lady Amy Gallow Memorial Award |
| Kimberly Graham, soprano |
Second Prize (Tie): YPO Award |
| Kirstin Marie Chavez, mezzo-soprano, Florida |
Second Prize (Tie): Barbara Copanos for Francis Cusumano Award |
| Brandon Jovanovich, tenor, New York |
Third Prize: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Crawley Award |
| Kirk Walker, baritone, Illinois |
Fourth Prize: Jean McArthur Davis Memorial Award |
| Sonia Santiago, mezzo-soprano, Florida |
Dr. Donna Blythe Award |
| Terry Murphy, tenor |
Olsen Foundation Award |
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| Sandra Lopez, soprano, Florida |
Grand Prize: Patricia Fuller Harrison Memorial Award |
| Ross Hauck, tenor, Indiana |
First Prize: Young Patronesses of the Opera Past Presidents Award |
| Mark Tevis, baritone, Maryland |
Second Prize: Dr. Ricardo and Isabelle Román/YPO Award |
| Joanna Mongiardo, soprano, Connecticut |
Third Prize: Olsen Foundation Award |
| Sandra Lopez, soprano, Florida |
Grand Prize: Patricia Fuller Harrison Memorial Award |
| Ross Hauck, tenor, Indiana |
First Prize: Young Patronesses of the Opera Past Presidents Award |
| Mark Tevis, baritone, Maryland |
Second Prize: Dr. Ricardo and Isabelle Román/YPO Award |
| Joanna Mongiardo, soprano, Connecticut |
Third Prize: Olsen Foundation Award |
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1997 Intermediate Young Artist Finalists
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| Charles Reid, tenor, Maryland (Harwood Management) |
Grand Prize: Marvin A. Fink Memorial Award |
| Jami Rogers, soprano, New York |
First Prize: Junior Opera Guild Young Artist Award |
| Jennifer Hines, mezzo-soprano, New York |
Second Prize: YPO Membership/Memorials Award |
| John Bindell, bass, Texas |
Third Prize: Marjorie and Egmont Sonderling Award |
| Karen Driscoll, soprano, Florida |
Fourth Prize: Jane Robinson and Linda Meyers Award |
| Melody Edwards, soprano, North Carolina |
Fourth Prize (Tie) |
| Charles Reid, tenor, Maryland (Harwood Management) |
Grand Prize: Marvin A. Fink Memorial Award |
| Jami Rogers, soprano, New York |
First Prize: Junior Opera Guild Young Artist Award |
| Jennifer Hines, mezzo-soprano, New York |
Second Prize: YPO Membership/Memorials Award |
| John Bindell, bass, Texas |
Third Prize: Marjorie and Egmont Sonderling Award |
| Karen Driscoll, soprano, Florida |
Fourth Prize: Jane Robinson and Linda Meyers Award |
| Melody Edwards, soprano, North Carolina |
Fourth Prize (Tie) |
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1997 Senior Young Artist Finalists
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| Mei Ma, soprano, Florida |
Grand Prize: Judy George Award |
| David Walker, countertenor, Florida |
First Prize: Young Patronesses of the Opera Award |
| John Pierce, tenor, Florida |
Second Prize: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Crawley Award |
| Denise Vidal, soprano, Florida |
Third Prize: Jean McArthur Davis Memorial Award |
| Xiao Ping Dai, baritone, New York |
Fourth Prize: Laurens and Arlene Mendelson Award |
| Randall Jakobsh, bass, Pennsylvania |
Honorable Mention Award |
| Keith Workowski, tenor, Florida |
Encouragement Award |
| Mei Ma, soprano, Florida |
Grand Prize: Judy George Award |
| David Walker, countertenor, Florida |
First Prize: Young Patronesses of the Opera Award |
| John Pierce, tenor, Florida |
Second Prize: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Crawley Award |
| Denise Vidal, soprano, Florida |
Third Prize: Jean McArthur Davis Memorial Award |
| Xiao Ping Dai, baritone, New York |
Fourth Prize: Laurens and Arlene Mendelson Award |
| Randall Jakobsh, bass, Pennsylvania |
Honorable Mention Award |
| Keith Workowski, tenor, Florida |
Encouragement Award |
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| Leah Summers, mezzo-soprano, New York |
Dr. Donna Blythe/University of Miami Singer Award |
| Leah Summers, mezzo-soprano, New York |
Dr. Donna Blythe/University of Miami Singer Award |
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