Winner's Speech | Dr. José Valentino Ruiz, Dr. Jesse Tillman Pitts, and Chef Thomas Mandzick | New York Music Award 2026
🎉 We extend our warmest congratulations to Dr. José Valentino Ruiz, Dr. Jesse Tillman Pitts, and Chef Thomas Mandzick (USA / Puerto Rico) for their exceptional recognition at the New York Music Award 2026 Season 3 (28 March – 28 June 2026). They have been honored with the coveted Grand Prize for their groundbreaking album, A Symphony of Flavor: The Human Flourishing Suite—a true masterpiece celebrating the intersection of artistic brilliance and culinary innovation!
Upon receiving this double honor, the winners shared their gratitude and vision:
"We are deeply honored and grateful to receive both the Grand Prize and the Gold Award from the New York Music Awards for "A Symphony of Flavor: The Human Flourishing Suite." This recognition is especially meaningful because it celebrates a project that brings together music, culinary artistry, and human connection in service of creativity and well-being. Our sincere thanks to the judges and the New York Music Awards for this incredible honor, and to everyone who has supported and believed in this vision. We are humbled, encouraged, and inspired to continue creating work that seeks to enrich lives through the arts."
The New York Music Award is an international online music competition open to students, professionals, and passionate music lovers worldwide. Celebrating performance, composition, and creativity, the competition welcomes musicians of all ages and disciplines, offering a modern platform for global recognition, artistic growth, and online exposure. Apply now: www.newyorkmusicaward.com
