AWARDS
Beginning in 2017, the band started a tradition of honoring members who have made an outstanding contribution to the organization.
We are pleased to have honored the following people over the course of the years:
2024 Awardees
Musicianship
Ursula Schwantag, flute
Most Improved
Doug Sottoway, percussion
Family
Cindy and David Bennett, bass clarinet and trumpet
Volunteer of the Year
Lily McDermed
2023 Awardees
Musicianship
Becky Clark, percussion
Family
Karen and Jennifer Piacentini (flute and alto saxophone)
Carol Ann Kirby and Rachel Hunt (alto saxophone and flute)
2022 Awardees
Musicianship
Matt Piwonka, Tuba
Family
Ursula Schwantag, flute, and Victoria Mache, clarinet
2019 Awardees
Musicianship
Kristi Baack, Trumpet
Most Improved
Joshua Love, Bass Clarinet
Comeback King
Patrick Knight, Trumpet
Family
Cathy, Katie, and Cameron Murphy (Clarinet, Flute, and Brewmaster)
2018 Awardees
Musicianship
Suzanne Gibson, Flute
Volunteer of the Year
Cathy Biber, French Horn
Most Convivial
Matt Piwonka, Tuba
Family
Jennifer, Matthias, and Becca Merkel (french horn, percussion, and trumpet)
2017 Awardees
Musicianship
Adam Graves, Trombone
Most Improved
Curtis Roth, Saxophone
Most Dependable
Kris Leeper, Trombone
Family
Sara, Kevin, and Josh Love (Trumpet, Percussion, and Bass Clarinet)