| Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Award | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Contributions to ballet and dance |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Presented by | Royal Academy of Dance |
| First award | 1953 |
| Website | http://www.rad.org.uk |
TheQueen Elizabeth II Coronation Award is an honour presented annually by theRoyal Academy of Dance, to people who have made a significant contribution to the ballet and dance industry. The award was instituted byDame Adeline Genee in 1953, to mark the coronation ofQueen Elizabeth II and her appointment as Royal Patron of the Academy. The first winner of the award wasDame Ninette de Valois, founder of theRoyal Ballet,Birmingham Royal Ballet andRoyal Ballet School. The award has since been presented to a number of notable people, and is recognised as the highest honour awarded by the Academy.
The award was shared in 1963, 1966 and 2009, and in 2014 was awarded to aballet company, rather than an individual. The full list of winners is:available at the RAD website.