Dedicated to BC Legacy Composer Barbara Pentland, the Pentland Awards recognize extraordinary contributions to Canadian music, excellence in composition, and best performances of Canadian music within the province of British Columbia.

Awards of Excellence

Awards of Excellence recognize individuals and organizations throughout British Columbia that have made an extraordinary contribution to Canadian music.

2017 Recipients

Lifetime Achievement

The Lifetime Achievement Award seeks to recognize extraordinary contributions to Canadian music by an individual over a lifetime of service and/or through a body of work.

2017 Recipients

Outstanding Performance

Best performance of a Canadian work at respected competitions sponsored by established music organizations within British Columbia.

2017 Recipients

Outstanding Composition

Presented to winners of affiliated composition competitions sponsored by recognized music institutions within British Columbia.

2017 Recipients