Heafner Williams Vocal Competition

Heafner Williams Vocal Competition Founders

My late husband, Robert Williams and I founded the Heafner Williams Vocal Competition more than twenty five years ago. Since his passing, I of course, am even more dedicated to seeing our competition continue, in his memory and with his strong commitment to this competition in mind.

The Heafner/Williams Vocal Competition seeks to identify and offer assistance to highly talented vocalists and to encourage the theatrical vocal arts.

As Americans who were trained here and have sung around the world, both Robert and I were greatly assisted in our careers by having won many contests and scholarships. We were both keenly aware of how these encouragements not only help financially, but give a boost to the spirit to know that one’s talent is appreciated and awarded.

Together, it was our hope, to help further the career goals of talented young people, both now and in the future.

Fortunately we have the sponsorship and assistance of the Lincoln Cultural Center, as well as a volunteer committee from our community, who work very hard to help realize our goals.

Carolyn Heafner, Founder HWVC