The Yvonne Racz Award was established by Enid Gugi Racz and family in 2001 to honor Artistic Director Yvonne Racz.

Enid Gugi Racz, a great supporter of ballet and Ballet Lubbock, served as a board member, Parent Network member, and is responsible for hundreds of costumes made for past Ballet Lubbock productions.

A graduating Ballet Lubbock dancer may be chosen to receive this award for their outstanding promise to pursue a professional career in dance.

Yvonne Racz Award Recipients

  • 2001 – NaTalia Johnson
  • 2005 – Kristin Douthit, Laci Ratliff
  • 2007 – Annelise Hill
  • 2008 – Emily Hemmings, Michael Burfield
  • 2012 – Bethany Lowrie
  • 2014 – Angela Lee
  • 2016 – Sidney Loftin
  • 2017 – Julia Kern, Madison Lindgren
  • 2018 – Deborah de Farias, Theo Spencer
  • 2019 – Sydney Mora
  • 2020 – Jemma Gaines
  • 2022 – Christian Osby