AWARDS & HONORS
A selection of competition prizes, special awards, scholarships, and professional honors recognizing vocal artistry and performance.
PROFESSIONAL HONORS
Recording Academy
Voting Member, Class of 2026
Dora Mavor Moore Awards
Nominee — Outstanding Ensemble Performance, 2026
Tapestry Opera Briefs
SELECTED COMPETITION PRIZES & AWARDS
American Traditions Competition
Silver Medal, 2014
Bronze Medal, 2015
Lotte Lenya Competition — Kurt Weill Foundation
Lys Symonette Award for Outstanding Vocal Talent, 2011
The American Prize
First Prize, 2015
Rochester Classical Idol XII
First Prize & Audience Choice, 2018
Gerda Lissner Foundation International Vocal Competition
Second Prize, 2009
Licia Albanese-Puccini Foundation International Vocal Competition
Encouragement Award, 2016
Koussevitzky Young Artist Awards
Third Prize, 2010
Civic Morning Musicals Competition
First Prize, 2010
Career Bridges Foundation
Charles Riecker Award, 2008
David Adams Art Song Competition
Second Prize, 2008
Harlem Opera Theater Vocal Competition
Second Prize, 2009
Charles A. Lynam Vocal Competition
Second Prize, 2007
National Association of Negro Musicians Vocal Competition
Second Prize, 2006
FINALIST RECOGNITION
Jensen Foundation Vocal Competition
Finalist, 2017
Liederkranz Foundation Vocal Competition
Finalist — Art Song Division, 2011
Giulio Gari Foundation International Vocal Competition
Finalist
SCHOLARSHIPS
Liberace Foundation
Scholar, 2006–2009