• Angel Award: Charles Hamlen, founding Director of Classical Action, in recognition of the extraordinary work he has done to create innovative partnerships to raise funds for AIDS-related services in the performing arts through Classical Action, which he founded in 1993.
• International Citation of Merit: Robert Harth (posthumous), ex-Executive and Artistic Director of Carnegie Hall, in recognition of his legacy of achievements at the LA Philharmonic, the Aspen Music Festival and School, and Carnegie Hall.
• Patrick Hayes Award: Shelton g. Stanfill, President and CEO of the Woodruff Arts Center, for his life-long achievements as a passionate leader and lover of the arts, and his remarkable abilities to combine creative and financial successes.
• Distinguished Artist Award: Audra McDonald (soprano) in recognition of her sustained international excellence in a wide diversity of genres, whether it be acting (stage and screen), or singing (classical and “light”).
• Extraordinary Award: Walter Homburger (retired), for his remarkable career over six decades, during which he shaped the careers of many top artists as well as the National Ballet of Canada, and the Toronto Symphony. Mr Homburger joined ISPA 56 years ago when it was founded in 1948!

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