National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards give Professional Company Members an opportunity to bring national attention to their boards of directors by honoring trustees for their exemplary leadership and service.

The strength of an opera company relies on the caliber of governance demonstrated by its board members. National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards highlight the tenets of good governance and provide models of trustee excellence.

National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards are supported by Bank of America.

Award Details

Eligibility: OPERA America’s Professional Company Members based in the United States can apply. Each company is invited to nominate one trustee per year.

Winners are featured in a national press release and honored at an awards dinner in New York City.

Professional Company Member staff can log in to view nomination guidelines and deadlines.

To learn about becoming a Professional Company Member, visit Organizational Membership.

Meet the Recipients