Aprile Millo Special Verdi Prize Award in Barcelona (1979), and the Geraldine Farrar Award (1980). After leaving the San Diego Opera, Millo sang her first major role, the title role of Verdi's "Aida", with Utah Opera in January 1980. She returned to Utah Opera in early 1981 to perform the role of Santuzza in Mascagni's "Cavalleria Rusticana". Millo moved to New York City and auditioned for the New York City Opera where her Father had sung from 1942–1946 and was offered a contract with several roles. The Metropolitan Opera also offered the young singer at 22 years old, to become a member
Blagica Pop Tomova Summer, Skopje cultural Summer, Ohrid cultural Summer, first performance of Wagner with Macedonian Philharmonic - conductor Tim Tchashel, 7 December 1998, 28 May 1999. She debuted at Macedonian opera scene at 27 May Opera Evenings with the small role of Ines in the opera Trovatore. In 2001, she became a member of the Macedonian Opera and Ballet with leading roles in the operas "Cavalleria Rusticana", "Carmen", "Tosca" and "Turandot". She has since appeared in the major roles of Santuca in "Cavalleria Rusticana", Mikaela in "Carmen", Tosca in "Tosca", Madame Glavari in "Merry Widow", Liu in "Turandot", Dona Ana in "Don