Awards
Each year the district membership determines the recipients of two awards, the “Band Director of the Year” and the “Award of Excellence”, through an open election during its May meeting. Listed below are the past recipients and the criteria for both awards.
Each year the district membership determines the recipients of two awards, the “Band Director of the Year” and the “Award of Excellence”, through an open election during its May meeting. Listed below are the past recipients and the criteria for both awards.
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East Central District
Band Director of the Year: 2023 – Daniel Jarvis 2022 – Avery Payne 2021 – Page Newsome 2020 – Renee Todd Central District Band Director of the Year: 2019 – Andy Oldham 2018 – Tony Powell 2017 – Eddie Deaton 2016 – Renee Todd 2015 – Brian Myers 2014 – Matthew Pellas 2013 – Andy Weiss 2012 – Suzanne Benhart 2011 – Jeremy Ray 2010 – Helen Bishop 2009 – Andy Carter 2008 – Matt Edwards 2007 – Jerry Markoch 2006 – Joshua Potter 2005 – Patricia Quigley 2004 – Arris A. Golden 2003 – Phil Homiller 2002 – Chris Branam 2001 – David S. Albert 2000 – Mell Covington 1999 – Bobby Hinson 1998 – Mark Beamish 1997 – David Robinson 1996 – David C. Deese 1995 – Forrest H. Munden 1994 – Tommy R. Smith 1993 – Tom Jenner 1992 – Stefan Stuber 1991 – Bernie Hall 1990 – Jesse Holton 1989 – Alan Parker |
East Central District
Award of Excellence: 2023 – Helen Bishop 2022 – Bobby Hinson 2021 – Robin Gorham 2020 – David Robinson Central District Award of Excellence: 2019 – Renee Todd 2018 – Suzanne Benhart 2017 – Michael Capps 2016 – Mary May 2015 – Andy Carter 2014 – Matt Edwards 2013 – Bill Pendegrass 2012 – Tom Jenner 2011 – David S. Albert 2010 – Phil Homiller 2009 – Arris A. Golden 2008 – Jerry Markoch 2007 – Joshua Potter 2006 – Patricia Quigley 2005 – Tony Robinson 2004 – David S. Albert 2003 – Mark R. Beamish 2002 – Kyle Auman 2001 – Brad Sparks 2000 – David Robinson 1999 – Edwin Kimbrough 1998 – Forrest Munden 1997 – Judy Hoell 1996 – John J. Enloe 1995 – Bernie Hall 1994 – Ed Kiefer 1993 – Jeanne Nelson 1992 – Ruth Mock 1991 – Tommy Smith 1990 – Larry Huffstetler 1989 – Hugh “Eddie” Harrington 1988 – James C. Burns 1987 – D. Wayne Barnett 1986 – Jesse Holton 1985 – Edgar Q. Rooker 1984 – Caleb Moore 1983 – Clarke Egerton Jr. 1982 – Clarke Egerton Jr. 1981 – Charles Murph 1980 – Robert Fleming 1979 – Robert Fleming |
East Central District
Young Director Award of Excellence: 2023 – Guadalupe De La Rosa Gonzalez Patrick Shipp |
“AWARD OF EXCELLENCE”
1. The Band Director should be either an active or recently retired member in good standing with ECDBA.
2. This award is based on a career of excellence in all areas of instrumental music education (i.e. having produced excellent groups in the areas of concert, marching, and jazz bands). Another possible criteria would be having students participate in All-District Band, NC All-State Honors Band, and Solo and Ensemble Contest.
3. The location (i.e. rural or inner city) and situation(s) that the director has worked in should be taken into consideration.
4. The service that the Band Director has given to ECDBA as an officer, board member, chairman of tryouts and/or clinic, committee chairman, etc. should be taken into consideration.
5. Any service that the Band Director has given to other professional music associations (i.e. MENC and ASBDA) should be taken into consideration.
6. Any professional awards presented to the director during his/her career.
7. Any professional publication (i.e. articles in NC Music Educator).
8. Any original compositions, commissions, arrangements, etc. that have added to the musical literature.
The recipient of this award receives an engraved plaque and letters of congratulations sent to his/her principal and superintendent of schools. An article is also sent to the North Carolina Music Educator about this award and the recipient.
“BAND DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR” AWARD
1. The Band Director should be either an active or recently retired member in good standing with ECDBA.
2. The successful accomplishments of the band director’s groups this year. This would include the TOTAL music education program (i.e. concert, marching, jazz, pep bands, solos and ensembles, musical pit orchestras, All-District, and Honors Band participants).
3. The location (i.e. rural or inner city) and the situation in which the director has worked.
4. The service that the band director has given to the ECDBA this year as an officer, board member, chairman of tryouts and/or clinic, committee chairman, etc.
5. The service that the band director has given to other professional music associations (i.e. MENC and ASBDA) this year.
6. Any professional awards presented to the director this year (i.e. “Teacher of the Year” Award).
7. Any professional publications (i.e. articles in the NC Music Educator) this year.
8. Any original compositions, commissions, arrangements, etc. that have added to the musical literature.
The recipient of this award receives an engraved plaque and letters of congratulations sent to his/her principal and superintendent of schools. An article is also sent to the Band Director’s local and area news media about the award.
"YOUNG DIRECTOR AWARD OF EXCELLENCE"
Description: The “Young Director Award of Excellence” is a recognition sponsored and presented by the East Central District Bandmasters Association to outstanding young band directors with 7 or fewer years of experience in the profession and at least 2 years in the East Central District. Nominations for the award will be accepted in advance of the Spring meeting, and the ECDBA Board will determine if the award will be voted upon and given that year. The award will not necessarily be given every year.
Purpose: The purpose of the “Young Director Award of Excellence” is to honor the achievements and service of new band directors in the East Central District and to promote the fostering of rising talent in the music education profession.
Criteria: Candidates for the “Young Director Award of Excellence” must:
1. Have at least two years of experience as a band director in the East Central District
2. Have not completed their 7th year as a band director
3. Distinguish themselves as a teacher of quality and potential
4. Demonstrate professionalism in working with fellow directors
5. Participate in band functions at the district and state levels
6. Volunteer their time and service within their school, county, or the East Central District
1. The Band Director should be either an active or recently retired member in good standing with ECDBA.
2. This award is based on a career of excellence in all areas of instrumental music education (i.e. having produced excellent groups in the areas of concert, marching, and jazz bands). Another possible criteria would be having students participate in All-District Band, NC All-State Honors Band, and Solo and Ensemble Contest.
3. The location (i.e. rural or inner city) and situation(s) that the director has worked in should be taken into consideration.
4. The service that the Band Director has given to ECDBA as an officer, board member, chairman of tryouts and/or clinic, committee chairman, etc. should be taken into consideration.
5. Any service that the Band Director has given to other professional music associations (i.e. MENC and ASBDA) should be taken into consideration.
6. Any professional awards presented to the director during his/her career.
7. Any professional publication (i.e. articles in NC Music Educator).
8. Any original compositions, commissions, arrangements, etc. that have added to the musical literature.
The recipient of this award receives an engraved plaque and letters of congratulations sent to his/her principal and superintendent of schools. An article is also sent to the North Carolina Music Educator about this award and the recipient.
“BAND DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR” AWARD
1. The Band Director should be either an active or recently retired member in good standing with ECDBA.
2. The successful accomplishments of the band director’s groups this year. This would include the TOTAL music education program (i.e. concert, marching, jazz, pep bands, solos and ensembles, musical pit orchestras, All-District, and Honors Band participants).
3. The location (i.e. rural or inner city) and the situation in which the director has worked.
4. The service that the band director has given to the ECDBA this year as an officer, board member, chairman of tryouts and/or clinic, committee chairman, etc.
5. The service that the band director has given to other professional music associations (i.e. MENC and ASBDA) this year.
6. Any professional awards presented to the director this year (i.e. “Teacher of the Year” Award).
7. Any professional publications (i.e. articles in the NC Music Educator) this year.
8. Any original compositions, commissions, arrangements, etc. that have added to the musical literature.
The recipient of this award receives an engraved plaque and letters of congratulations sent to his/her principal and superintendent of schools. An article is also sent to the Band Director’s local and area news media about the award.
"YOUNG DIRECTOR AWARD OF EXCELLENCE"
Description: The “Young Director Award of Excellence” is a recognition sponsored and presented by the East Central District Bandmasters Association to outstanding young band directors with 7 or fewer years of experience in the profession and at least 2 years in the East Central District. Nominations for the award will be accepted in advance of the Spring meeting, and the ECDBA Board will determine if the award will be voted upon and given that year. The award will not necessarily be given every year.
Purpose: The purpose of the “Young Director Award of Excellence” is to honor the achievements and service of new band directors in the East Central District and to promote the fostering of rising talent in the music education profession.
Criteria: Candidates for the “Young Director Award of Excellence” must:
1. Have at least two years of experience as a band director in the East Central District
2. Have not completed their 7th year as a band director
3. Distinguish themselves as a teacher of quality and potential
4. Demonstrate professionalism in working with fellow directors
5. Participate in band functions at the district and state levels
6. Volunteer their time and service within their school, county, or the East Central District