Sweet Adeline of the Year

Each year at Fall Music School, Region 16 recognizes a deserving individual selected by each chorus in a special ceremony. Sweet Adeline of the Year (SAOTY) pins are presented to the member each chorus has chosen. 

2024 Sweet Adelines of the Year
Acapella North - Noreen VonBorstel
Barrie Soundwaves - Barb MacKenzie
Bytown Beat - Courtney Merriam
Canadian Showtime - Kelly Edwards
Circle of Harmony Chorus - Heather Deboer
Durham Shores Chorus - Laurel Merriam, Raymonde Dupuis, Gulaine Luchman
Eastside Harmony Chorus - Diane Warner
Greater Kingston Chorus - Noreen Norwood
Harmony North Chorus - Sylvia Lichti
Kawartha Music Company - Marcia Steele
North Metro Chorus - Donna Wilkie
Northumberland Chorus - Heather Massicotte
The Heartland Singers - Joanna Kuczynski
Orangeville Show Chorus - Michelle Lillie
York Harmony Chorus - Meaghan Declerq

2023 Sweet Adelines of the Year
(Video of awards presentation)

Acapella North Chorus - Carole Raymonda
Barrie Soundwaves - Lori Teed
Bytown Beat Chorus - Vanessa Echlin
Canadian Showtime Chorus - Christine Dunn/JD Crowe
Circle of Harmony Chorus - Pat Harrison
Durham Shores Chorus - Sue Grace
Eastside Harmony Chorus - Susie Trauzzi Van Tienen
Greater Kingston Chorus - Janice Coligan
Harmony North Chorus - Janice Moses / Marion Boyd
Kawartha Music Company - Donna Haug
North Metro Chorus - Jackie Jackson
Northumberland Chorus - Diane Hall
Orangeville Show Chorus - Debbie Langridge / Laura Austin
The Heartland Singers - Adriana Fraser
York Harmony Chorus - Helen Flannery

 
2022 Sweet Adelines of the Year

Acapella North Chorus - Laura Kleist
Barrie Soundwaves - Heather Johnston
Bytown Beat Chorus - Karen Young
Canadian Showtime Chorus - Pauline Coathup
Circle of Harmony Chorus - JJ Piccolotto
Durham Shores Chorus - Bev Nicholson
Eastside Harmony Chorus - Andrea Shaw
Greater Kingston Chorus - Susan Easterbrook
Harmony North Chorus - Deb Cubitt
Kawartha Music Company - Anne Emery
Limestone City Voices - Julie Ambury
North Metro Chorus - Suzanne Askin
Northumberland Chorus - Joan Porter
Orangeville Show Chorus - Anne Somerville
The Heartland Singers - Emily Hirtle
York Harmony Chorus - Martha DeClerq

IMPORTANT:

In order for your recipient to be recognized in the ceremony, Barb must hear from you!

Please submit the name of your chorus's selection by email to Barb Jacobs, Regional Awards Coordinator. The award will be presented at Fall Music School.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: September 10, 2025