- IHS Premier Soloist Competition (March 18)—prizes of up to $1000 and additional prizes provided by Jeffrey Agrell, Medlin Horns, College Prep for Musicians, and Dylan Skye Hart.
- The Jon Hawkins Memorial Award (March 20)—up to $1500 to be spent on the costs of attending IHS 57, as well as a solo performance opportunity at the symposium, instruction from a symposium artist, a copy of Werner Pelinka’s Concerto for Jon, and a one-year IHS membership.
- Newly revamped for 2025: The Paul Mansur Award (March 20)
This award, named for the longtime Editor of The Horn Call, Emeritus Dean, and IHS Honorary Member, Paul Mansur, will provide opportunities for full-time music education students to receive five mentorship calls from a mutually agreed-upon mentor. - New for 2025: Michael Hatfield Service Award (March 20)
This award was created in 2024 in memoriam of Honorary Member Michael Hatfield, who was recognized as a dedicated teacher and distinguished performer. The Michael Hatfield Service Award will be awarded to a high school or university undergraduate student who has contributed in service to the horn community or to their community-at-large.
Full details of all IHS Competitions and Awards are available at Awards & Competitions - IHS Online.