Donated By: Family of Helen and Jim Loynes

Dr. Jim Loynes was a well-known local physician and an active Rotarian. This memorial award is provided by the family of Helen and Jim Loynes, in their memory, and given to a promising vocal student, age 16 and under, on the recommendation of the Adjudicator. The winner will receive a cash award of $100.00.

Donated By: Quinte Rotary Music Festival

Dr. Richard Tie, a retired optometrist, was a member of the Belleville Rotary Club, and also served on the Music Festival Committee. This cash award of $100.00 will be given to a promising student for "Best Vocal Performance" of any style or genre, as selected by the Voice Adjudicator.

Donated By: Judy McKnight

Bob McKnight was a Rotarian, Past President and Secretary of the Rotary Club of Belleville, and very actively involved with the Quinte Rotary Music Festival. He had also participated as a performer in local musical shows, as a soloist and a chorus member, and was a member of two local choirs. To commemorate his love of music, this memorial award is provided by his widow, Judy McKnight. The award is given to a promising student, performing in the Musical Theatre Hits and/or Contemporary Popular classes, and Disney classes, as chosen by the Voice Adjudicator. The winner will receive a cash award of $200.00.

Donated By: Bridge Street United Church

Male and Female. Robert Reid was a fine vocal soloist and the leader of the Bridge Street United Church Choir for many years. This award is provided by Bridge Street United Church and is presented to the most promising vocal student to perform at the Festival. The recipient is chosen by the Voice Adjudicator. The winner will receive a cash award of $200.00. The winner may also be invited to sing in a worship service or other event at Bridge Street Church.

Donated By: Quinte Rotary Music Festival

An award of $1000 will be given to the Voice student, in Senior, Advanced, or Associate levels (Level 9 and higher, up to 28 years of age) who has entered at least three competitive classes and has the highest average marks in the Festival over the week. The adjudicator's decision is final. Students may win this award two years in a row, but will not be eligible to win it in the third consecutive year.

Donated By: Judy McKnight

This award is presented by Rotarian Judy McKnight in memory of her parents, Clarence and Mary Brooker, who sang all through their adult lives, as soloists, in duets together, and in choirs. Their love of music in general, and singing especially, was passed on to the next generation, who continue to enjoy vocal music and other forms of musical expression.
The award is presented to an adult Voice student (over 28 years of age) participating in at least two classes, who gives an outstanding performance during the week of the Festival. A cash award of $150.00 will be presented.

Donated By: Quinte Rotary Music Festival

Elizabeth Grew was a member of the Rotary Club of Belleville for several years, until her death in December of 2023. She served many years on the Festival committee, and the Literacy committee, and assisted in many other Rotary events. The award is presented to a Voice participant, 14 to 19 years of age (male or female) who has entered a minimum of 2 vocal classes during the week of the Festival, and performs well, in the adjudicator's estimation. The Quinte Rotary Music Festival has set up this award in her memory. The winner will be given a cash award of $100.

Donated By: Praise Friends

The double trio, Praise Friends, is pleased to celebrate the musical talents of its member, Janet Ellenberger, with the presentation of this award. In her lifetime Janet performed as a soloist and in duets, ensembles and choirs throughout the Quinte and Hastings areas. In addition to a winning smile, the gift Janet brought to the world of music was her great joy in singing. This award is presented to the young person (age 6 – 10) in any vocal category who demonstrates enthusiasm for song by the joy shown in her/his performance. The recipient will be chosen by the adjudicator. The winner will receive a cash award of $75.00

Donated By: Margaret Seu

This award is presented to a Vocal student, male or female, aged 12 - 14, who gets the highest average marks over the week of the Festival, in solo Voice categories. This award is presented in honor of Shelby Seu, who participated in the Quinte Rotary Music Festival for 13 years, from 1995 - 2007, by her mother, Margaret Seu, a QRMF Committee member. The winner will receive a cash award of $150.00.

Donated By: Yvonne Frances Smith

Sponsored by Yvonne Frances Smith to be presented to a promising student, over the age of 16, performing in opera or advanced music. A cash award of $100 and a plaque will be presented to the winner.