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We award both international and regional recognitions at our annual contest.  International awards have criteria set by Sweet Adelines, while regional awards are created and managed by Region 4.


International Awards

To be eligible to win these international awards (with the exception of the most improved chorus award), the contestant must score at least 400 points.  If the competitor places in the top five and does not reach a total score of 400 points, they can be recognized, but are not given an international award.

The following placements are designated as international awards:

  • 1 - 5 place quartets
  • 1 - 5 place choruses
  • 1 - 3 place Division A (small) chorus awards
  • 1 - 3 place Division AA (midsize) chorus awards
  • Most Improved Chorus award

International Awards for Quartet and Chorus Contest will be placed in the score sheet packets to be distributed at the end of each contest.

Award Colors for Top Five Choruses and Quartets

Royal blue for first place, red for second place, white for third place, yellow for fourth place, green for fifth place, and black or teal for Most Improved Chorus medals.

Division A (small:  15-30 on stage, not including the director): Deep purple for first, medium purple for second and pale purple for third

Division AA (midsize:  31-60 on stage, not including the director):  Hot pink for first, medium pink for second and pale pink for third

 

Awards for the Champion Chorus

A traveling trophy is awarded to the highest scoring chorus in the International Division.  The director of this chorus also recieves a small (non-traveling) plaque that has space for their name to be added.

 

Most Improved Chorus Award

This award is presented to the chorus who improved the most since the previous year's regional contest.  There is no minimum score required for eligibility.

 


 

Regional Awards

Membership Longevity Recognition

Recognizing members of Region 4 who have achieved at least 25 years of membership in Sweet Adelines.  Members are recognized in 5 year increments.  Members at 50 years and above have already been personally presented with their award.

 

Novice Quartet Award

To be eligible, a quartet must have at least three members who have never competed in any regional quartet competition and must score at least 400 points.  The highest-scoring eligible quartet will win.  The winners of this award will receive a traveling trophy.

 

Novice Director Recognition

Each first time director is recognized during the awards portion of the contest.  There is no minimum score required for eligibility, and no winner or ranking for this award.  Those who qualify for this recognition will receive a (non-traveling) plaque.

 

Most Improved Quartet Award

To be eligible, a quartet must have competed in the previous contest, and must score at least 400 points.  A quartet is considered to be the same quartet if three members are the same, regardless of part sung.  The winners of this award will receive a special gift from the QC Club.

 

Judy St. John Coach of the Year Award

Recognizes a member of Region 4 for their coaching contributions.  Nominees can be any coach from within Region 4, including past winners and nominees.

 

Bev Miller Leadership Excellence Award

Recognizes an administrative member/leader of Region 4 who embodies the characteristics of vision, innovation, contribution to the growth of leaders, and is an inspiration to others.

 

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