Cash Awards
Honens Prize Laureate
One pianist
$100,000 CAD
Finalists: Raeburn Prizes*
Two pianists
$10,000 CAD each
Semifinalists*
Seven pianists
$2,500 CAD each
Best Performance of Commissioned Work*
$2,500 CAD
Best Performance of a Beethoven Violin Sonata*
$2,500 CAD
Audience Award*
$2,500 CAD
*Judith Kilbourne generously provides support for these awards.
Artist Development Program
Aside from the cash portion of the award, Honens offers its Prize Laureate one of the most comprehensive artistic and career development programs in the world which includes worldwide representation; debut recitals in career-building markets which may include Berlin, London, New York, and Toronto; residencies and special projects; coaching and mentorship opportunities; and the production, release, and worldwide distribution of professional recordings.