The Stephen Sitarski Leadership Award is awarded following the annual NYO Canada training session and tour. The prize winner demonstrates:
- Exceptional leadership abilities, character, and potential during the course of their NYO Canada experience
- A desire to grow musically both individually and as a team player
- The qualities of a caring, dedicated colleague to inspire those around them
- Outstanding benefit, personal growth, and maturity from their NYO Canada experience
Past Recipients
2026
Kira Gill, Violin | violon (BC)
2025
Anna Yin, Violin | violon (AB)
2024
Tasman Tatasawat, Viola | alto (NS)
2023
Diane Kim, Violin | violon (ON)
2022
Manuel Lok, Violin | violon (ON)
2018
Yeganeh Sotudehnia, Violin | violon (ON)
2017
John Sellick, Viola | alto (MB)
2016
Rebecca Ruthven, Violin | violon (BC)
2015
Cassandra Leschyshyn, Violon | violon (ON)
2014
James Enns, Violin | violon (ON)
2012
Joël Girard, Double bass | contrebasse (QC)
2011
Daniel Mills, Trumpet | trompette (AB)
2009
Brennan Connolly, Percussion | percussions (ON)
2008
Amy Hillis, Violin | violon (SK)
2007
Julie Kennedy, Violin | violon (BC)