Selection Procedure

Each year the Trust selects artists to receive a BBT Award or Fellowship.

The Trust invites confidential nominations from a carefully selected list of people and organisations. The list changes on an annual basis. The Artistic Committee chooses from nominations from a comprehensive range of respected figures throughout the music world, including internationally recognised musicians, artistic administrators, intendants of concert halls, heads of music with broadcasting networks, festival and orchestra directors.

Nominees are initially asked to provide a biography and an audio recording. The Artistic Committee individually consider submissions from all nominees before arriving at a shortlist. The Artistic Committee then meets and reviews all the nominees, whether shortlisted or not, before making its final decision.

Borletti-Buitoni Trust Awards and Fellowships are announced annually in February.

The Trust is unable to accept unsolicited independent applications. No direct approach may be made to any of the trustees or members of the artistic committee. Annual nominations will be drawn up solely on the basis of recommendations received from those approached by the Trust. If you have any queries concerning the Trust's selection procedure please contact Susan Rivers [link to email], the Executive Director.