Davie High School Band Award Recipients

The John Philip Sousa Award
Introduced in 1955 to honor the top student in the high school band, the John Philip Sousa Band Award® recognizes superior musicianship and outstanding dedication. It was created with the approval of Helen Sousa Albert and Priscilla Sousa, daughters of the famous composer and bandmaster.
1970's
1968 - Susan Brinegar
1969 - Joanne Ginther ​
​1970 - John Steele Jr.
1971 - Dale Emilson
1972 - Charles Williams
1973 - Thomas Smith
1973 - William Johnson
1974 - Norris Williams
1975 - Lenora Branan
1976 - Joseph Branan
1977 - Robert McGee
1978 - James Jones
1979 - Myron Harper
1980's
1980 - Barry Oliver
1981 - Lauray Peebles
1982 - Kenneth Forrest
1983 - Brian Stone
​ 1984 - Michael Spry
​1985 - Bruce Branan
1986 - DeAnna Cozart 
1987 - Jonathan Garwood
1988 - James Brown
1989 - Robert Staley
1990's
1990 - Alan Pfau
​1991 - Maria DePalma
1992 - Lesley Garwood
1993 - Annessa Atkins
1994 - Jennifer Cornatzer
1995 - No Record
1996 - No Record
1997 - No Record
1998 - No Record
1999 - Dustin Keaton
2000's
2000 - No Record
2001 - No Record
2002 - No Record
2003 - No Record
2004 - Laura Riddle
2005 - Matt Rich
2006 - Lane Summerlin
​​2007 - Justin Tesh
2008 - Amanda Nichols
​2009 - Samantha Contos
2010's
2010 - Carla Harris
2011 - Ward Wilson
2012 - Kyle Serio
2013 - Jack Dodd
2014 - Ashlyn Whitesell
2015 - Tara DuChemin
2016 - Mikayla Thomas
2017 - Chelsea Strange
2018 - Taylor Smith
2019 - Quinn Collins
2020's
2020 - Hannah Galimore
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The Patrick S. Gilmore Band Award
Introduced in 1994 in honor of the legendary bandmaster and impresario. Patrick Gilmore (1829-1892) and his band joined General Burnside’s expedition to North Carolina in the Civil War. Gilmore also played for every president of his day, including Abraham Lincoln. This beautiful award honors outstanding high school band students and their achievements and commitment to the band.
2000's
2006 - Justin Tesh
2007 - Justin Barker
2008 - Joseph Taylor
2008 - Zachary Taylor
2009 - Elisa Goubet
2010's
2010 - Alex Lau
2011 - Paul Guntner
2012 - Karla Miner
2013 - Ashlyn Whitesell
2014 - Danielle Wood
​2015 - Seth Jones
2016 - Sophie Potts
​2017 - Jacob Morse
2018 - Avery Boudreau
​2019 - ​Jacob Juarez
2020's
2020 - Kenan Boswell
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The Louis Armstrong Jazz Award
The Louis Armstrong Jazz Award was inaugurated in 1974 with the consent of his widow shortly after this great jazz artist died in 1971. It honors the outstanding jazz musician at each high school. To preserve the integrity of the Armstrong Award, schools are limited to one set of student awards per year.
1980's
1979 - Buddy Gough
1980 - Mark Hockaday
1981 - Mark Latham
1982 - William Eaton
1983 - Greg Gulledge
1984 - Sherry Allen
1985 - Matthew Caudle
1986 - Bradford Link
1987 - Christopher Allen
1988 - Timothy Jones
1989 - Todd Hartman
1990's
1990 - Jason Caudle
1991 - Eric Tart
1992 - Jonathan Walsh
1993 - Gregory Allen
1994 - Jeremy Smith
1995 - No Record
1996 - No Record
1997 - No Record
1998 - No Record
1999 - Dustin Keaton
2000's
2000 - No Record
2001 - No Record
2002 - No Record
2003 - No Record
2004 - Tommy Pullen
2005 - Justin Tesh
2006 - Megan Grey
2007 - Ross Davidson
2008 - Jon Creekmur
2009 - Jack Evans
2010's
2010 - Gerald Stakely
2011 - Zack Fair
2012 - Nick Sheeran
2013 - Joey VanNiman
2014 - Cameron Altieri
2015 - Brock Allen
2016 - John Howard
2017 - Bryson Penley
2018 - Micah Carroll
2019 - Marceli Lewtak
2020's
2020 - Rachel Jordan
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The Woody Herman Jazz Award
The Woody Herman Jazz Award was created in 1988, shortly after Herman’s death, to honor outstanding jazz students.
2000's
​2006 - Adam Cloer
2007 - Jon Creekmur
2008 - Jack Evans
2009 - Gerald Stakely
2010's
2010 - Ward Wilson
2011 - John Parker
2012 - Payton Kelley
2013 - Adrienne Fouts
2014 - Kyle Hottel
​2015 - Zachary Finney
2016 - Alexis Williams
2017 - Blaine Tutterow
2018 - Taylor Smith
2019 - Willie Walker
2020's
2020 - Giovanni Morales
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Leonard Bernstein Musicianship Award
In his long career Bernstein made an indelible mark on the musical world as a conductor, composer, and teacher. This award will honor students whose musical contributions, dedication, and creativity set them apart as deserving of the highest recognition for their achievements. This award was introduced in 2016.
​2016 - Austin Lowery
2017 - Caleb Lanning
2018 - Aaron Locklear
2019 - Paige Carter 
2020 - Joel McLaughlin
The Director's Award for Band
The Director's Award for Band is given to a student(s) who demonstrates those qualities of a superior band and its band members; who displays a genuine love and respect for music; who goes above and beyond what is expected; and who always leads by example.
2017 - Charlie Chapman
2018 - Shelby Williford
2019 - Hannah Newman
​2020 - Alyana Smith
The National School Marching Band Award
The National School Marching Award recognizes outstanding contributions on the marching band field. They honor the musical contributions and dedication of student leaders whose example inspires others.
2017 - Bryson Penley
2018 - Hannah Baysinger
2019 - Marceli Lewtak
​2020 - Kaitlyn Fletcher
The Edwin B. Owens Band Service Award
The Edwin Owens Service Award is given in honor of the band's biggest supporter and friend to a student in recognition of dedicated service to the Davie band program and the willingness to go above and beyond what is expected of a high school band student.
2016 - Olivia Kuhnemann
2017 - Claire Myers
2018 - Hannah Baysinger
2019 - Sarah Chernek
​2020 - Michael Tatem