Musicians Club of Women Annual Awards Competition – 2026, US

Chicago (Illinois), US

Deadline: January 15th, 2026

Since 1875, the Musicians Club of Women (MCW) has been proud to support the professional aspirations of young women musicians in the Midwest. The Musicians Club of Women Awards Competition invites women-identifying musicians living or studying in Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Michigan (MI), Wisconsin (WI), Minnesota (MN), and/or Iowa (IA) to apply.

Sections:

Instrumental Competition

Vocal Competition

Divisions:

Senior Nerenberg Division: aged 23-30

Junior Nerenberg Division: aged 16-22

Schedule: 2 Rounds

Video Round

Final Round (PIANO Competition): LIVE, March 7th, 2026/ PianoForte Concert Hall, Chicago

Final Round (VOCAL Competition): LIVE, March 14th, 2026/ PianoForte Concert Hall, Chicago

Application fees: 50$

Awards:

Senior Nerenberg Division

1st Prize:

• $5,000 award

• 2 year MCW membership

• MCW-hosted public performance***

2nd Prize:

• $3,000 award

• 2 year MCW membership

• MCW-hosted public performance***

Junior Nerenberg Division

1st Prize:

• $2,500 award

• 2 year MCW membership

• MCW-hosted public performance***

2nd Prize:

• $2,000 award

• 2 year MCW membership

• MCW-hosted public performance***

Farwell Trust Award(s)