Only performers who advance to the final round of the 2023 19th Century Music Competition are eligible for consideration. Each participating member of Our Judges will nominate a finalist whose performance they deem especially impressive for our most prestigious distinction of Most Exceptional Performer. The finalist whose performance video receives the most nominations out of all finalists for the 2023 19th Century Music Competition will be honored as the Most Exceptional Performer for the 2023 19th Century Music Competition on the front page of our website, will receive a personalized Most Exceptional Performer certificate by July 15th, and will receive $300 USD from Charleston International Music Competition through PayPal by July 20th.