Awards & Recognition
Carey Tan’s original compositions have received recognition in international music and composition competitions. This page records verified awards, prize categories, dates and the works recognised.
World Grand Prix International Music Contest----Platinum Prize & the Distinguished Creativity Special Award in Original Composition
Carey Tan received two prestigious honors at the World Grand Prix International Music Contest 2026 for Piano Concerto No. 1: The Explorers: the Platinum Prize in Original Composition and the Distinguished Creativity Special Award. These awards recognize both exceptional compositional excellence and outstanding originality on the international stage.
2026 Boston International Composition Competition---Silver Award in the Orchestra Category
Carey received the Second Place Silver Award in the Orchestra Category at the 2026 Boston International Composition Competition, with the award dated 9 March 2026. The Boston International Composition Competition is presented as part of the Boston International Music Competition platform, which describes BICC as a composition contest open to composers worldwide.
UK International Music Competition—First Prize in Original Composition
12-year-old composer Carey Tan won First Prize in Original Composition at the UK International Music Competition with his original Symphony No. 2 – The Cries of War.
2025 Global Genius Music Competition—Patinum Prize in Original Composition
12-year-old composer Carey Tan received five top awards at the 2025 Global Genius Music Competition with two original large-scale symphonic works. Piano Concerto No. 1 – The Explorers was awarded the Platinum Prize in Orchestra Category and Symphony No. 2 – The Cries of War received the Gold Prize in Orginal Composition.
2025 World Artistry Award—Gold Prize in Original Composition
12-year-old composer Carey Tan won the Gold Prize in Original Composition at the World Artistry Music Awards with his original Symphony No. 3 – The Rise and Fall of AI Humanity.
Vienna International Classical Music Competition—Promising Young Talent Prize
12-year-old composer Carey Tan received the “Promising Young Talent Prize” at the Vienna International Classical Music Composition Competition for his original Piano Concerto No. 1 – The Explorers.
World Classical Music Competition—Silver Prize in Original Composition
9-year-old composer Carey Tan won the Silver Prize in Orginal Composition at the World Classical Music Competition with his original Symphony No. 1 – Four Seasons in Summer Fields, becoming the only child composer ever to receive an award in the history of the competition.
