The John Phillip Sousa Award is the pinnacle of achievement for high school band students. Created in 1955, the award honors the top student in a high school band and recognizes superior musicianship and outstanding dedication.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Ellie Bishop |
| 2025 | Lucas Oskins |
| 2024 | Meg Comer |
| 2023 | Ansley Bishop |
| 2022 | Sam Morris |
| 2021 | Rob McKay |
| 2020 | Grace Whitaker |
| 2019 | Michael Runholt |
| 2018 | Luke Dow |
| 2017 | Madeline Brown |
| 2016 | Matt McKay |
| 2015 | Cameron Papandria |
| 2014 | Matthew Steadham |
| 2013 | Bryan Rainey |
| 2012 | Christian Powers |
| 2011 | Laura Horcher |
| 2010 | Kate Coveney |
| 2009 | Sara Jordan |
| 2008 | Michael Flanigan |
| 2007 | Matt McKay |
2025-2026 Band Awards
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
|
Semper Fidelis Award |
Dorothy Butts |
|
Director’s Award |
Ender Holt |
|
Band Most Improved Woodwind |
Oscar Mendoza |
|
Band Most Improved Brass |
Helen Lian |
|
Band Most Improved Percussion |
Malachi Gordon |
|
Outstanding Woodwind |
Camden Timberlake |
|
Outstanding Brass |
Jacob Coppinger |
|
Outstanding Percussion |
Evan Wagner |
|
Outstanding Band Aide |
Jasmine Lipford |
|
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award |
Delaney Jones |
|
Jazz Most Improved Member |
Roberto Atlantaco Pardo |
|
Woody Herman Outstanding Jazz Band Member Award |
Ellie Bishop |
|
Drum Majors 2025-2026 |
Cliff LaMarca |