Photo of Ruth Lyon performing on stage at the Danny Awards. She is a white woman with long curly hair, wearing a light colored dress, while sitting in a wheelchair and singing into a microphone on a stand
Photo of Jude Kofie performing on a grand piano at The Danny Awards. Jude, an African-American adolescent, is wearing glasses and a grey suit.
Photo of a man with one arm and short hair playing the trumpet on stage at the 2024 Danny Awards.
Erin performs a song in American Sign Language

The Danny AwardsHonoring musicians with disabilities

Danny Award recipient James Ian sings on stage with his original music video playing in the background

About the showA stage for world-class artists

Every year we select exceptional musicians from around the globe to perform at the Danny Awards, showcasing the skill, passion, and creativity that thrives in our community. Special thanks to our Lead Sponsor René Plessner for his invaluable support.

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Call for entries for the 6th Annual Danny Awards is now closed, thank you for your interest. The top ten award winners will be notified by the end of August.

Lead Sponsor René Plessner gives a speech at the Danny Awards

Our sponsorsLead Sponsor

Much gratitude to our long-time friend and Lead Sponsor of The Danny Awards since inception, René Plessner. Thank you for your commitment to both Daniel’s Music and The Danny Awards. Your kindness, thoughtfulness and unwavering support is truly appreciated. Your generosity has helped create the opportunity to celebrate the musical talents of individuals with disabilities. We are honored to call you our friend. Thank you to all of our sponsors for your generosity and support in cultivating a mutual understanding, appreciation and respect for individuals of all abilities through music.

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If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact our Director of Strategic Partnerships & Special Events, Carla Sullivan, at carla@danielsmusic.org.

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