RALPH J. GLEASON AWARD
In memory of music journalist Ralph J. Gleason, a major figure in the advancement of music in America in the 1960s, whose openness to new music and ideas transcended differences between generations and styles.
RALPH J. GLEASON AWARD WINNERS
August 2022 – Trombone Shorty Foundation
May 2016 – Levon Helm Studios
February 2015 – Doug Wendt
December 2012 – The Precipice–Miranda Ferriss Jones
December 2011 – Diane di Prima
December 2010 – Michael Franti
December 2009 – Jorma Kaukonen, Fur Peace Ranch
December 2008 – Ali Akbar College of Music
December 2007 – Allen Toussaint
December 2006 – New Old Time Chautauqua
December 2005 – WWOZ 90.7 FM
December 2004 – Bill Monroe/Tom Ewing
December 2003 – Arhoolie Foundation
December 2002 – Save Our Sounds: The Zuni Tapes
December 2001 – Pete Seeger
December 2000 – Dr. Ralph Stanley
December 1999 – Los Lobos
December 1998 – Dan Bern
December 1997 – Charles Brown
December 1996 – Ornette Coleman
December 1995 – Mike Seeger