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)