The Kris Sinclair Leadership Award is given to an ACSO Organizational Member that demonstrates recent successful leadership initiatives by its staff and/or board in one or more of the following areas: finance, governance, staff development, audience development, education, or community engagement.

This $5,000 award is made possible by the Kris Sinclair Fund for Professional Development, consisting of contributions made in Kris Sinclair's name to support professional development and technical assistance offered by the ACSO. Sinclair was the executive director of the Association for 31 years and provided members with technical assistance, professional development opportunities, and consultation on a myriad of orchestra management topics.

Applicants must be current ACSO Organizational Members at the date of the application and must remain a member in good standing throughout the award period. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 8, 2019.

The Kris Sinclair Leadership Award Committee will review applications as they are received and will determine the award winner by Friday, April 5, 2018. Applicants will be notified of the results shortly thereafter.

Click here to apply. Questions? Contact ACSO at [email protected] or 800-495-2276.