Award Recipients

Creating Learning Community Awards

2010

Presented at the 14th Conference in Minneapolis, MN

William Kossler

Bringing Suzuki’s Ideas to Guitar in the Americas

Judi Gowe Bagnato

Longtime Advocate for the Suzuki Profession

Dorothy Jones

The Heart of Suzuki Early Childhood Education

Pam Brasch

Creating, Educating and Organizing the Future of the SAA

2008

Presented at the 13th Conference in Minneapolis, MN

Cleo Brimhall

Modeling the Suzuki Spirit with Joy

Michael Yaffee

Building Bridges for Suzuki in the University and the Community

Eleanor Allen

Suzuki Pioneer in the Heartland of America

Fairbanks Suzuki Institute

Gathering a Community Around Suzuki’s Vision

2006

Presented at the 12th Conference in Minneapolis, MN

Stan Smith, Aurora Suzuki Violins

A Model of Effective Leadership in the Suzuki Community

Yuko Honda

Treasured Voice for Dr. Suzuki in the Americas

Douglas Turpin

Establishment of the Parkway Schools Suzuki String Orchestra Program

Frank Longay, Longay Conservatory of Guitar

Suzuki Vision and Leadership

2004

Presented at the 11th Conference in Minneapolis, MN

John Kendall

Suzuki Pioneer in the Americas

La Asociación Suzuki del Perú

Leadership in Nurturing Suzuki Education in Latin America

2002

Presented at the 10th Conference in Minneapolis, MN

William Starr

Suzuki Ambassador to the World

Maxine Komlos

Building a Suzuki Network Worldwide

Joanne Bath

Inspiring Leaders in Suzuki Education

Mary Craig Powell

Excellence in Suzuki Teacher Education

Mihoko Hirata

Spirit of Suzuki in the Northwest

Louise Behrend

Representing Suzuki in the Cultural Center of the World

2000

Presented at the 9th Conference in Cincinnati, OH

Dr. Masaaki Honda

Support of the International Suzuki Community

Suzuki Parent Association of Ames, Peggy Earnshaw, President

Outstanding Parent Program

Windy City String Ensemble, Michael Hining, Director

Outstanding Suzuki Program

Dr. Jeff Cox

Outstanding SAA Leadership

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

Intergenerational Outreach Award

Excellence in Teaching Awards

1998

  • Daphne Hughes
  • Doris Koppelman

1996

  • Alice Joy Lewis
  • Nell Novack
  • Mary Craig Powell

1994

  • Michele Higa George
  • Marilyn Kesler

Distinguished Service Awards

1998

  • Gilda Barston
  • Tanya L. Carey
  • Carey Beth Hockett
  • Marilyn Kesler
  • Rick Mooney
  • Nell Novack
  • Carol Tarr
  • Catherine Walker
  • Barbara Wampner

1996

  • Louise Behrend
  • Clifford Cook
  • Lorraine Fink
  • Dr. Evelyn Hermann
  • Harriet Mogge

1994

  • Anastasia Jempelis
  • Doris Koppelman
  • Joseph McSpadden
  • Arthur Montzka

1992

  • Marge Aber
  • Mark Bjork
  • Tanya Carey
  • Milton Goldberg
  • Dorothy Jones
  • John Kendall
  • Paul Landefeld
  • Doris Preucil
  • Sandford Reuning
  • Norma Jean Seaton
  • Constance Starr
  • William Starr
  • Yvonne Tait

1986

  • Dr. Suzuki

1983

  • Evelyn Hermann
  • Joe Cleveland

1981

  • Clifford Cook
  • Glenn Pannell

1980

  • Marge Aber