Awards & Highlights
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Eli Black – Georgia Tech
Band Awards
- DIRECTOR'S AWARD FOR BAND
- JOHN PHILLIP SOUSA AWARD (MOST ALL AROUND OUTSTANDING BAND MEMBER)
- MARCHING BAND AWARDS
- CONCERT BAND AWARDS
DIRECTOR'S AWARD FOR BAND
| 2018 | Nathan Banks |
| 2017 | Marie Grace |
| 2016 | Michael Nguyen / Joey Stanca |
| 2015 | Kyle Ryker |
| 2014 | Mikayla Burg |
| 2013 | Kaleb Parks |
| 2012 | Ryan Tschirhart |
| 2011 | Jay Salton |
| 2010 | Marie Maloof |
| 2009 | Ross Van Zyl |
| 2008 | Katie MCDowell |
| 2007 | John McShane |
| 2006 | Stewart Wilkins |
| 2005 | Laura Rusiecki |
| 2004 | N/A |
| 2003 | Susie Miles |
| 2002 | Colleen McShane / Elizabeth Kennedy |
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2000 | Francisco Montero |
| 1995 | Elizabeth Cavallaro |
| 1994 | Chris Kaufman / Luis Montero |
| 1993 | Roy McQuaid / Jessica Santander / Rachel Hendrix |
JOHN PHILLIP SOUSA AWARD (MOST ALL AROUND OUTSTANDING BAND MEMBER)
| 2018 | Ann Felicia Sinsuan |
| 2017 | Megan Anandappa |
| 2016 | Collin Reese |
| 2015 | Kate Stauduhar |
| 2014 | Martinique Edwards |
| 2013 | Kevin Gross |
| 2012 | Jordan Straub / Phillip Haugh |
| 2011 | Ryan Gillespie |
| 2010 | Brigid Horlander |
| 2009 | Michael Richter |
| 2008 | Nolan Storey |
| 2007 | Nick Newell |
| 2006 | Colleen Jordan |
| 2005 | Graham Watt |
| 2004 | Stephen Molar |
| 2003 | Thomas Raterman |
| 2002 | Renee Dawson |
| 2001 | Veronica Armendariz / Erin Horlander |
| 2000 | Georgia Lopez |
| 1995 | Elizabeth Thompson |
| 1994 | Beth Brust |
| 1993 | Michael Ray |
| 1992 | David Reiger / Michael Molloy |
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| 1990 | Joseph DeFresne |
| 1989 | Jennifer Knopf |
| 1988 | Phillip Sedlack |
| 1987 | Kathy McAvoy |
MARCHING BAND AWARDS
| 2018 | Guardians of The Gridiron | White Columns Invitational – Milton HS |
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| Georgia State Marching Band Championship |
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| 2017 | Mind Over Matter: To Boldly GO! | Lake Lanier Tournament of Bands |
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| Lafayette Contest |
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| 2016 | Steampunk’d: Soundscapes of Innovation | Lake Lanier Tournament of Bands |
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| Southern Invitational at Sprayberry HS |
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| 2015 | Waves | W Forsyth HS Contest |
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| Collins Hill Eagles Nest Invitational |
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| 2014 | Celtic Images | Lafayette Marching Classic |
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| River Ridge HS Contest |
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| West Forsyth Wolverine Classic |
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| 2013 | Colors of Sound | West Forsyth Wolverine Classic |
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| South Forsyth Talon Showcase |
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| Vanderbilt Marching Invitational |
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| 2012 | Influence From Beyond: Music from Tron Legacy and Inception Soundtracks | West Forsyth Wolverine Classic |
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| McEachern Invitational |
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| Lake Lanier Tournament of Bands |
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| 2011 | WSPX Classic Rock Radio: The Music of Rush, Eagles, & Journey | Lake Lanier Tournament of Bands |
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| Eagle’s Nest Invitational Collins Hill HS |
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| Georgia Bandmasters Championship |
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| 2010 | Difference & Transformation:The Music of The XX, Muse, Coldplay, & Radiohead | Lake Lanier Tournament of Bands |
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| Warner Robins Heart of Georgia Invitational |
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| Creekview Classic, Canton, GA |
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| 2009 | The Funky Sounds of the 70’s | GISA Marching Invitational at Wesleyan |
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| Collins Hill Eagle’s Nest Invitational |
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| Georgia Bandmasters Championship |
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| 2008 | The Pursuit of Knowledge: Music of Blue Man Group & Weather Report | Lake Lanier Tournament of Bands |
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| Southern Star Invitational |
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| Collins Hill Eagle’s Nest Invitational |
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| 2007 | Synchronicity in Motion:The Music of The Police | Georgia Bandmasters Championship |
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| GISA Marching Invitational at Wesleyan |
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| Collins Hill Eagle’s Nest Invitational |
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| Festival Disney Parade Band Competition |
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CONCERT BAND AWARDS
| 2017 | Superior Rating – GMEA Festival |
| 2006 | Excellent Rating – GMEA Festival |
| 2005 | Superior Rating – GMEA Festival |
| 2004 | Excellent Rating – GMEA Festival |
| 2003 | Superior Rating – GMEA Festival |
| 2003 | 2nd place – All American Music Festival, Hard Rock Cafe, Orlando, FL |
| 2002 | Excellent Rating – GMEA Festival |
| 2001 | Superior Rating – GMEA Festival |
| 2001 | 2nd Place – NYC Heritage Festival |
| 2000 | Excellent Rating – GMEA Festival |
| 1999 | Excellent Rating – GMEA Festival |
| 1998 | Superior Rating – GMEA Festival |
| 1998 | 1st place – Williamsburg, VA Fiesta-Val |
| 1997 | 3rd Place – Myrtle Beach, SC Fiesta-val |
| 1995 | 3rd Place – Myrtle Beach, SC Fiesta-val |
| 1995 | Superior Rating – GMEA Festival |
| 1994 | Concert Band & Jazz Ensemble Participant, Six Flags Over Georgia |
| 1994 | Excellent Rating – GMEA Festival |
| 1993 | Excellent Rating – GMEA Festival |
| 1993 | 2nd Place Concert Band, Williamsburg, VA Fiesta-Val |
| 1992 | Excellent Rating – GMEA Festival |
| 1991 | Superior Rating – GMEA Festival |
| 1990 | 1st Place Concert Band, Williamsburg, VA Fiesta-Val |
| 1989 | Excellent Rating – GMEA Festival |
| 1988 | Excellent Rating – GMEA Festival |
| 1987 | Superior Rating – GMEA Festival |