In 1989, he was named Canadian Composer of the Year.

It was also known as the Juno Award for "Composer of the Year" from 1975 to 1990.

Composer of the Year (1975 - 1990)

In 1986 the Canadian Music Council named her Composer of the Year.

He was named Musical America's 2013 Composer of the Year.

Vallance has the Juno Award for Composer of the Year 4 times.

Composer of the Year from the Classical Recording Society (November 2005)

In 1985, Pursell was named Composer of the Year by the Tennessee Music Teachers Association.

Composer of the Year (1975-1990)

He has won the Canadian music industry Juno award for Composer of the Year four times (a record.)