The RSCM has the power to confer various Honorary Awards and has done so since 1936! These are awarded at various levels recognising outstanding and/or special contributions to church music at international, national, regional and or local level including those made through the RSCM.  You can read about this year’s recipients HERE.  

FRSCM – Fellow of the RSCM

ARSCM – Associate of the RSCM

HonRSCM – Honorary Member of the RSCM

The Nicholson Award

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Awards and you can find both the Award criteria and nomination process outlined HERE. Please note that the deadline for nominations is 1 December 2025.

The page also includes details of Loyal Service Awards which are handled differently.