Awards

The Texas Choral Directors Association annually presents awards of appreciation to TCDA members who have shown exceptional talents and dedication to their chosen profession.  To view list of previous recipients, please go to the "Past Recipients" page. 

This award is reserved for a TCDA member with clearly superior choral conducting and musicianship skill with many years of performance success. Nominations are made by the TCDA Board.

2017 Recipient - Sally Schott

Texas Choral Excellence Award
This award is based on the recipient’s contributions to choral music in Texas, mentorship and inspiration to colleagues and students, and continued advocacy for the future of choral singing. Nominations made by TCDA members.
The 2018 Award Nomination window is now open! Click HERE to complete an online nomination form, or download the PDF form here to mail it to the TCDA Office.
DEADLINE: April 15th, 2018 

2017 Recipients - Deidre Douglas, Dr. Stephen Holcomb

TCDA Young Director of Distinction Award
This award recognizes TCDA choral directors who have taught for seven years or less and achieved exceptional success in those years. Nominations made by TCDA members. 
The 2018 Award Nomination window is now open! Click HERE to complete an online nomination form, or download the PDF form here to mail it to the TCDA Office.
DEADLINE: April 15th, 2018

2017 Recipients - Jasmine Reed, Betsy Clark-Howerton, Kenneth Sieloff