OPERA America, a prominent organization dedicated to opera arts, recently unveiled its 2024 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards, an annual celebration of exceptional opera leaders who tirelessly contribute to the artistic richness and growth of their communities through sound fiscal leadership and arts vision.
The recipients this year include Maria Lagios of Chicago Opera Theater, Claire Liu of Houston Grand Opera, William Miller of Opera Columbus, Leah Solat of Annapolis Opera, and Jennifer Suh Whitfield of HERE Arts Center. The diverse range of recognized leaders showcases OPERA America's commitment to the expansion and profound strengthening of innovative arts organizations in North America.
The Association for Opera in Canada, meanwhile, bestowed a prominent recognition on one of its esteemed leaders. Brian James Dawson, represented by Tapestry Opera, earned the nod, drawing praise for leading arts organizations to remarkable levels of success and propelling growth within the world of arts management.
Dedicated leaders such as the 2024 award recipients truly form the foundation of a robust and captivating opera environment that honors artistic imagination while fostering groundbreaking alliances between influential bodies and leaders across the international opera stage.