Name an AYM Award
When you attach your name, the name of a loved one or the name of your company to an AYM Award, you’re associated with giving wonderful music to the world.
If you would like to set up an annual Award to support a genre, instrument, region, organisation or in honour of an individual, we can help you find the way that works best for you. Here are some of the Awards that have been established by individuals or by their families. Click on any Award to read more.
The Lucy Gostwick Award
This Award is established in memory of Lucy Gostwick, a talented musician, and will benefit […]
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The Monica & Quintin Des Clayes Awards
The Monica and Quintin Des Clayes Awards are endowed annually for 25 promising young musicians […]
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AYM-Milapfest fellowship Awards for Indian Music
Each year, in partnership with Milapfest, AYM presents up to six fellowship Awards to young […]
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The Ashford Award for flute
The Ashford Award is for the most promising flautist of the year. This Award was […]
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The Edith Hemingway Memorial Award
The Edith Hemingway Award is for the best young musician from the North West of […]
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The Joan Scrutton Music Trust Award
The Joan Scrutton Music Trust Award supports five exceptional string players every year. AYM and […]
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The Richard Toeman Memorial Award for Young Pianists
This Award was first made in 2014. Richard Toeman (1933-2005) was a key figure in […]
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The Viola Bent Award
As a Guardian Angel, Viola Bent’s generous gift will benefit a number of the most […]
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The Simon Richards Award for young violins
Simon Richards, age 12, was born on 24 September 2002 in Sutton Coldfield and died […]
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The Rose Walker Award for Woodwind
First made in 2017, this Award is established in memory of Rose Walker, a talented […]
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The Henry McKenzie Johnston Awards
These Awards were launched in 2016 and are funded by AYM Guardian Angels Stephanie and […]
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The Diana Toeman Award for Woodwind
Diana Toeman MBE, an AYM Angel, lives in London and instituted the Richard Toeman Award, […]
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The Cheryl King (Hirst) Award
Launched in 2017, this Award supports young musicians from the area in which Cheryl King […]
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The Alfred Gundry Piano Award
Established in 2017, in the memory of Alfred Gundry, this Award benefits a talented young […]
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Klaus and Celia Meyer Award
Launched in 2017, this Award is made in the memory of Klaus and Celia Meyer […]
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The Chris Isaac Award
Established in 2016, in memory of the talented musician Chris Issac, this £1,000 Award fund […]
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John Lewis Partnership Awards for Innovation
First made in 2016, with support from the John Lewis Partnership, a number of Awards […]
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The Helen Sibthorpe Award
The Helen Sibthorpe Award is supported by the Promenaders’ Musical Charities in memory of Helen […]
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How to apply for an Award
All you need to know about how to make an application to our annual Awards programme.
AYM Angels scheme
An AYM Angel is someone who goes above and beyond in their support, with an annual donation of £1,000 or more. Angels are key members in a tight-knit community of donors committed to supporting talented young musicians in need.
