​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 2019 recipient was Nancy Moss, of Sedalia.    Recipients for 2020 and 2021 will be announced as part of Festival Friday or Syncopated Saturday Night, June4 & 5, 2021.