Preparatory: 8 years and under 

First Place Awards in each class: $50
• Class P.1 – An original work for solo instrument or any combination of instruments
• Class P.2 – An original work for voice(s) with or without accompaniment

Category B: 15 years and under 

First Place Awards in each class: $75
• Class B.1 – An original work for solo instrument or any combination of instruments
• Class B.2 – An original work for voice(s) with or without accompaniment

Category C: 19 years and under 

First Place Award: $100
• An original work for any instrument, voice, or combination of voices and instruments, with or without accompaniment

Category D: Open

First Place Award: $150
• An original work for any instrument, voice, or combination of voices and instruments, with or without accompaniment