Community & Other Awards

This awards category recognises achievements in the very early years and the Youth Opera’s wider contribution both locally and internationally. Over the years our productions have successfully competed at various prestigious International Musical Festivals and we are particularly proud to have received recognition for the important role Youth Opera has in the Performing Arts and in the wider community.


2018 and 2022

Carmarthenshire County Council
 Celebration of Culture Award
to the Society for
Excellence in the Performing Arts


2016
High Sheriff of Dyfed, Professor Medwin Hughes, Award
to the Society for
Distinctive Contribution to Outstanding Community Service


2009
High Sheriff of Dyfed, Mrs Claire Mansel-Lewis, Award
to the Society for
Great and Valuable Service to the Community


1997
International Festival of Music Theatre, Buxton, Derbyshire
Best Chorus
 “Jesus Christ Superstar


1991
Newport International Festival of Musical Theatre
Mark Evans
Best Male singer for his portrayal of Adam Pontipee
in
 “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”


1990
Newport International Festival of Musical Theatre
Marc Williams
Best under 21 Performer for his portrayal of Judas Iscariot
Mark Evans
Best Male Performer for his portrayal of Jesus
in
Jesus Christ Superstar


1987
Dyfed Association of Voluntary Services
Community Enterprise Competition
Considered by the Adjudicators to be “Worthy of Commendation”


1986
Waterford International Festival of Light Opera
Best Welsh Company Award for
Jesus Christ Superstar
and
Adrian Rowlands
Best Supporting Principal for his portrayal of Pontius Pilate


1981
Welsh Association of Youth Clubs Entertainment
 Regional Winner
The King and I


1980
Welsh Association of Youth Clubs Entertainment
 Regional Winner
Oliver!


1979
Welsh Association of Youth Clubs Entertainment
Regional Winner
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
and
The Snowdon Trophy
Best Youth Club entertainment in Wales
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs