Each year prior to The Singers Spring Show, the group accepts nominees for the Rigel Award. This award originated in 1988 to honor Everett “Red” and Mary Ann Rigel who were members of The Cambridge Singers for many, many years. Due to their outstanding dedication to The Singers and their musical support to the community, the award is presented annually in their honor to those who have contributed to the promotion of music and the musical quality of life in
Guernsey County/or surrounding counties.

Nominations can be made based on the following guidelines: the recipient need not be a
current resident of Cambridge or Guernsey County, but his/her musical contribution must have
directly impacted Guernsey County or surrounding counties. The recipient’s area of contribution
can be either vocal or instrumental performance, music education, or music composition. An
individual or a group can be a recipient, with no age limit applied, and past or present affiliation
with The Singers is not a needed qualifier. The award can also be given posthumously.

Send a letter of nomination postmarked by April 13, 2024 to: The Cambridge Singers,
Attn: Rigel Award Committee P.O. Box 842 Cambridge, OH 43725 or email:
pamelathompson@roadrunner.com The letter should include a history/biography of the
nominee and why you feel they are deserving to be honored for their contribution to the musical
arts. Please include your contact information also in case the committee would have further
questions. The honoree will be announced at The Cambridge Singers Spring Show, “Get
Happy” May 3 rd , 4 th , or 5 th , 2024.