The Sakiko Kanamori Prize

We will establish a small endowment at Hope in Sakiko's memory. "The Sakiko Kanamori Prize" will be given each year to one or more voice students who are on their way to professional singing careers. It will be based on need and may be used only for expenses outside the college. Sakiko always remembered how difficult it was to get started and how important little things were. Examples of expenses that might be supported include a plane ticket to an important audition or sessions with a special vocal coach. To insure that the recipient(s) will contribute to the Hope community after receiving the prize, the Music Department will usually award it to sophomores or juniors, though first semester seniors will also be eligible.

Our target is US$25,000. We plan to start with a prize of US$1,000 in 2007-2008 and to increase the amount gradually to keep pace with inflation. Information about recipients of the prize will appear on this website.

Friends of Sakiko who wish to contribute may do so in one of three ways.

1. By credit card via PayPal, a secure online payment system.
When you click on the button below, you will be transferred
to our PayPal site.

2. By US$ Check, made out to Hope College and marked
"The Sakiko Kanamori Prize"

Hope College Advancement Office
P.O. Box 9000, 141 East 12th Street
Holland, MI 49422-9000
Phone: (616) 395-7775
Email: advancement@hope.edu

3. By bank transfer to the following account in the Netherlands

B.T. Mook (inz. Sakiko Kanamori Prize)
ABN-AMRO Bank, Postbox 108
NL-6720AC Bennekom, The Netherlands
Account #: 44.68.99.593
BIC/Swift: ABNANL2A
IBAN: NL78ABNA0446899593