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)