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
Establishment of the Parkway Schools Suzuki String Orchestra Program
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
