Three medals may be awarded for females and three for males – gold, silver and bronze.

The Gold medal is only awarded when a candidate, in the judges opinion, demonstrates exceptional technical skills, an innate response to music, outstanding performance qualities and charisma

The Silver medal is awarded to a candidate who is proficient in technique, musicality and performance

The Bronze medal is awarded to a candidate who is proficient in technique, musicality and performance although some areas of the work may be less strong than others.

Medals are awarded to candidates showing the highest levels of competency in the stated criteria. The judges’ decision is final. The Prize money (in Canadian dollars) will be awarded to medalists in each category for female and male as follows:

Gold $11,000
Silver $6,600
Bronze $4,400