Awards

Cash Awards

Artist Development Program

Aside from the cash portion of the award, Honens Laureates receive one of the most comprehensive artistic development and career accelerator programs in the world. Based on a needs assessment and tailored to each Laureate, the program may include debut recitals in career-building markets (i.e. Berlin, London, New York, Toronto, etc.); introductions to artist managers; coaching and mentorship; media training; language skills and the business of music; seminars in well-being; opportunities to experiment with programming and collaborations for specific audiences; residencies and special projects; and the production, release, and distribution of professional recordings.

Incubator Award

Apart from the prizes at the Honens International Piano Competition, Honens has launched the Incubator Award. The award may provide one competitor, who has the passion and the courage to be a change agent, up to three years of support for one special project. Whether it sheds a light with performance anxiety, brings awareness to a social issue, or creates a program to serve a community, Honens may assist the artist in further developing and launching the project. It may be transferable to other disciplines, but first and foremost, must increase the relevance of art music in today’s world.

The successful project may be identified through a competitor’s application, Quarterfinal round, and a separate discovery process, which may include a second interview and additional documentation.