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.
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
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
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
Ovation award winners will be announced during the May 2 Gala program.
To learn more about the Ovation Awards click here
