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AL“One thing we always talk about this time of year is friendship — that’s how this all began.” —Dr. Mark Lyons, President and CEO of Alltech
The Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition was built on a simple principle: belief in friends and in making dreams come true.
Alltech’s founder, Dr. Pearse Lyons, often challenged his friends and colleagues to ask themselves why his dreams for them were bigger than their own. That belief — in big dreams and in the power of friendship — led the late Dr. Lyons and Dr. Everett McCorvey, director of the UK Opera Theatre, to launch this competition 21 years ago.
Today, the Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition attracts top vocal performers from around the globe, helping them overcome financial barriers as they pursue their musical dreams and paving the way for successful careers. The program has also played a pivotal role in the rise of the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre Program, now widely regarded as one of the best in the nation.
“Getting here wasn’t easy, and I think you all have amazing careers in front of you,” Dr. Mark Lyons said at yesterday’s 21st annual competition. “From everyone here today, you have our full support. We’ve got your back — go and do incredible things, and make those dreams come true.”
Judges selected multiple winners in both undergraduate and graduate categories. In addition to cash prizes, recipients earned scholarships to attend UK, including several full-tuition awards. This year’s competition featured eight undergraduate and eight graduate competitors.
Meet the overall winners of the 21st annual Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition:
Janeway Howard — Pearse and Deidre Lyons First-Place Undergraduate Award and Scholarship Winner
• Cailey Martínez — Pearse and Deidre Lyons First-Place Graduate Award and Graduate Apprenticeship Winner
Since its inception, the Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition has awarded more than $12 million in UK scholarships and prizes.
Learn more about the competition and watch this year’s livestream at alltech.com/vocal.
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