Lou Williamson Jazz Award
Administered by the Victoria Jazz Society
2025 submissions are now being accepted!
Submission Deadline: Friday May 23, 2025
THE LOU WILLIAMSON JAZZ AWARD was established in 2012 by Chris and Eve Millington in memory of percussionist Lou Williamson, a gifted performer, former McGill instructor and highly respected music administrator. The Lou Williamson Scholarship Fund and Victoria Jazz Society are pleased to announce the Lou Williamson Jazz Award. The purpose of the $2000 cash award is to encourage a talented high school student to continue their music studies in jazz.
Recent winners:
Saxophonist COLE ASHLEY from St. Michaels University School, 2022
Drummer CHASE WARD from Oak Bay High School, 2021
Bassist BELLA FEDRIGO from Reynolds Secondary School, 2021 (Honourable Mention)
Saxophonist CLAY WILKINSON from Oak Bay High School, 2020
Trumpeter OWEN CHOW from Oak Bay High School, 2019
Saxophonist ROWAN FARINTOSH from Mount Douglas Secondary School, 2018
Pianist SAM LARAMEE from Reynolds Secondary School, 2018