The Greater Washington D.C. Area Choral Excellence (“Ovation”) Awards
were inaugurated by Choralis in 2010 to celebrate the achievements of the DC area’s rich choral community.
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Best 2025-26 Collaboration
Cantate Chamber Singers, Victoria Gau, Artistic Director
Gay Men’s Chorus Of Washington, Thea Kano, Artistic Director
The Arlington Chorale, Ingrid Lestrud, Artistic Director
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Best Holiday 2025 Programming
The Alexandria Choral Society, Kathryn Harsha, Artistic Director
Washington Douglass Chorale, Theodore Thorpe III & Scott Tucker, Co-Artistic Director
Washington Revels, Elizabeth Fulford, Artistic Director
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Most Creative Programming
Cantate, Victoria Gau, Artistic Director
Children’s Chorus Of Washington, Margaret Nomura Clark, Artistic Director
The City Choir Of Washington, Erin Freeman, Artistic Director
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Ovation award winners will be announced during the May 2 Gala program.
To learn more about the Ovation Awards click here
