Candidates are considered based on artistic merit as demonstrated by his or her abilities, cumulative body of work, and contribution to the art form.
In 2004, no award was made, and the prize was postponed while OAC undertook a review of the selection and adjudication process.
Candidates submit a package composed of a curriculum vitae, letters of reference and audio-visual support material by mail to Choirs Ontario by the specified deadline.
Additionally the panellist reviews each package submitted by the candidates and make reference notes in context to the award’s assessment criteria.
[2] At the selection meeting, all of the panellists review each of the candidate's submissions to come to a group decision and recommend the winner.