Recognizing service, talent, and young voices ready to take flight.

Chrysalis Award

The Chrysalis Award honors an individual living in the Triangle area of North Carolina who, through care, attentiveness, dedication, selfless love, and a sacrificial attitude, has rendered outstanding service in supporting children in the community.

Nominations for the Chrysalis Award typically open each summer.

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The Chrysalis Award is presented each year at the Anika James Foundation's annual fundraiser, this year on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

Past Chrysalis Award recipients

• 2025 — Ellen McAllister-Flack
• 2024 — Harvey McMurray
• 2023 — Olivia Bellido
• 2022 — Lee Moavenzadeh
• 2021 — Ann Bauer
• 2020 — Mark and Azi Perry
• 2020 — Cynthia Penn-Halal
• 2019 — Dilsey Davis

NATS Performing Arts Award

This award is provided to a promising female high school voice student, selected by teachers associated with the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) at its yearly recital.

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Awarded each year since 2008 to promising vocal students, chosen by teachers associated with the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).

Past NATS Award recipients

• 2025 — Greta Spagnardi
• 2024 — Madison Maas
• 2023 — Olivia Corliss
• 2022 — Kaylyn Hall
• 2021 — Hannah Szemereta
• 2020 — Elena Holder
• 2019 — Sara Gordon
• 2018 — Claire Helms
• 2017 — Claire Griffin
• 2016 — Mary Callan Kelso
• 2015 — Noelle Cornelius
• 2014 — Clair Elizabeth Griffin
• 2013 — Susannah Rhodes Stewart
• 2012 — English Bernhardt
• 2011 — Brooke Wilson
• 2010 — English Bernhardt
• 2009 — Courtney Poland
• 2008 — Mara Howard-Williams & Meredith Davis

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