Prizes and Grants
Prizes and Grants
Over $150,000 CAD in prizes and grants will be awarded to the laureates and winners of the special awards at the Violin 2026 edition.
The CMIM is proud to contribute to the cultural dynamism of Montreal and to the launch of the careers of emerging international musicians.
| LAUREATES | |
FIRST PRIZEGrand cash prize Value of $30,000 Joseph-Rouleau Career Development Grant - First Prize Grant of $40,000 Offered in partnership with the Azrieli Foundation | $70,000 |
SECOND PRIZECash prize Value of $15,000 Joseph-Rouleau Career Development Grant - Second prize Grant of $10,000 Offered in partnership with the Azrieli Foundation | $25,000 |
THIRD PRIZECash prize Value of $10,000 Joseph-Rouleau Career Development Grant - Third prize Grant of $10,000 Offered in partnership with the Azrieli Foundation | $20,000 |
| SPECIAL PRIZES | |
| Audience Choice Award | $5,000 |
| André-Bourbeau Award for the Best Canadian Artist Offered in partnership with the Fondation Bourbeau | $5,000 |
| André-Bachand Prize for the best performance of a Canadian work Offered in partnership with Claudette Hould | $2,500 |
| CMIM grants for unranked finalists Offered in partnership with the Rouleau Family | 2 x $3,000 |
| ENGAGEMENTS | |
| OSM Prize* An engagement with the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal for a concert or recital, offered to one of the laureates. * Prize not determined by the Violin 2026 international jury | Value to be determined |
| JE REVIENDRAI À MONTRÉAL GRANT | |
| A grant to bring back the laureates and winners of special prizes to perform in Montréal or surrounding areas. Offered in partnership with the Nawacki Family Foundation | $25,000 |
