Award Recipients

Creating Learning Community Awards

2006—Presented at the 12th Conference in Minneapolis, MN

A Model of Effective Leadership in the Suzuki Community

Stan Smith, Aurora Suzuki Violins

Treasured Voice for Dr. Suzuki in the Americas

Yuko Honda

Establishment of the Parkway Schools Suzuki String Orchestra Program

Douglas Turpin

Suzuki Vision and Leadership

Frank Longay, Longay Conservatory of Guitar

2004—Presented at the 11th Conference in Minneapolis, MN

Suzuki Pioneer in the Americas

John Kendall

Leadership in Nurturing Suzuki Education in Latin America

La Asociación Suzuki del Perú

2002—Presented at the 10th Conference in Minneapolis, MN

Suzuki Ambassador to the World

William Starr

Building a Suzuki Network Worldwide

Maxine Komlos

Inspiring Leaders in Suzuki Education

Joanne Bath

Excellence in Suzuki Teacher Education

Mary Craig Powell

Spirit of Suzuki in the Northwest

Mihoko Hirata

Representing Suzuki in the Cultural Center of the World

Louise Behrend

2000—Presented at the 9th Conference in Cincinnati, OH

Support of the International Suzuki Community

Dr. Masaaki Honda

Outstanding Parent Program

Suzuki Parent Association of Ames, Peggy Earnshaw, President

Outstanding Suzuki Program

Windy City String Ensemble, Michael Hining, Director

Outstanding SAA Leadership

Dr. Jeff Cox

Intergenerational Outreach Award

Advanced Suzuki Violinists Outreach Program, The Cleveland Institute of Music Preparatory Program, Michele George, Director

Distinguished Service Awards

1998

  • Gilda Barston, IL
  • Tanya L. Carey, IL
  • Carey Beth Hockett, England
  • Marilyn Kesler, MI
  • Rick Mooney, CA
  • Nell Novack, IL
  • Carol Tarr, CO
  • Catherine Walker, QC, Canada
  • Barbara Wampner, CA

1996

  • Louise Behrend, NY
  • Clifford Cook, OH
  • Lorraine Fink, CA
  • Dr. Evelyn Hermann, WA
  • Harriet Mogge, VA

1994

  • Anastasia Jempelis, NY
  • Doris Koppelman, CA
  • Joseph McSpadden, AR
  • Arthur Montzka, IL

Excellence in Teaching Awards

1998

  • Daphne Hughes, BC, Canada
  • Doris Koppelman, CA

1996

  • Alice Joy Lewis, KS
  • Nell Novack, IL
  • Mary Craig Powell, OH

1994

  • Michele Higa George, OH
  • Marilyn Kesler, MI

Last updated July 17 2008