The Gilbert & Sullivan Society donated the Gilbert & Sullivan Society Trophy, in memory of Harold A.C. Johnson, to the Winnipeg Music Festival in 1999. This trophy is awarded for the most outstanding performance in a competition of winners of Gilbert & Sullivan classes.
Harold Johnson was involved in Gilbert & Sullivan productions in high school and with the University of Manitoba Glee Club both as a trombonist in the orchestra, and as a principal performer. Mr. Johnson was a charter member of the Winnipeg Gilbert & Sullivan Society, and a strong supporter of its many goals and activities. He passed away April 7, 1998.
| Year |
Winner |
| 1999 |
Jonathan Tsouras |
| 2000 |
Andriana Chuchman |
| 2001 |
Candace Huntly |
| 2002 |
Kelly Robinson |
| 2003 |
Katrina Windjack |
| 2004 |
Ashley Klassen |
| 2005 |
Chelsey Duplak |
| 2006 | Alexandra Frohlinger |
| 2007 | Matthew Fletcher |
| 2008 | Janis Friesen |