Prize

Junior Divisions (Jr. I, Jr. II, Jr. III Categories)

1st Prize: Gold Medal, Certificate
2nd Prize: Silver Medal, Certificate
3rd Prize: Bronze Medal, Certificate
Encouragement Prize: Certificate

Adult Division

1st Prize: ¥500,000, Gold Medal, Certificate
2nd Prize: ¥200,000, Silver Medal, Certificate
3rd Prize: ¥100,000, Bronze Medal, Certificate
4th and below: Certificate

Special Awards

Concerto Award (The Ishikawa Prefecture Piano Society): Certificate and a guest performance opportunity with the Orchestra Ensemble Kanazawa
(awarded to one selected performer from all divisions)
Jury’s Special Award: Certificate and Trophy (awarded by each jury member to one performer from any division)
Hokkoku Shimbun Award: Certificate and Trophy (awarded to one performer selected from the Junior Divisions)
Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Rotary Club Award: Certificate and Trophy (awarded to one performer from the Hokuriku region in Jr. I or Jr. II)
Audience Award: Certificate and Trophy (awarded to one performer from the Adult Division selected by general jurors/music enthusiasts)

Additional Awards

Honorary Solo Recital (awarded to the highest-ranking participant residing in Japan)
Scheduled for 2027 at Yamaha Ginza Concert Salon

Little Pianist Award　 “Piafit” (awarded to the 1st Prize winner of the Adult Division)

Selected prizewinners may be recommended for participation in concerts hosted by: The Ishikawa Orchestra Foundation, Ishikawa Prefectural Artistic and Cultural Association, and The Ishikawa Prefecture Piano Society.

Special Privileges

Semifinalists and Finalists will receive direct feedback from the jury following the Award Ceremony.

Top prizewinners will be invited to perform in the Gala Concert scheduled for spring 2027 in Kanazawa.