​The Chrysanthemum Award, begun in 2019, is presented to someone who possesses a love of classic ragtime music, a deep appreciation of the significance of Sedalia’s ragtime connections, and has demonstrated tireless devotion to the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival through their volunteerism.  The list of award winners follows:

2019 - Nancy Moss
2020 - Nevin Almquist
​2021 - Kathleen Boswell