Awards

Five-Year Superior Awards

• Linda Mann Five-Year Superior Award, for Middle School directors earning Superior ratings for 5 consecutive years at the District Concert Band MPA
• Andrew J. Crew Five-Year Superior Award, for High School directors earning Superior ratings for 5 consecutive years at the State Concert Band MPA
• Middle School Jazz Five-Year Superior Award,  for Middle School directors earning Superior ratings for 5 consecutive years at the District Jazz Band MPA
• High School Jazz Five-Year Superior Award, for High School directors earning Superior ratings for 5 consecutive years at the State Jazz Band MPA

These could occur at multiple schools, and exclude the COVID year.

Contact the Executive Director if you feel you qualify for a Five-Year Superior Award. 

Outstanding Recognition Awards

• Oliver Hobbs Award - to recognize FBA members who have consistently done an exceptional job year after year in the position of band director
• Tom Bishop Award - to recognize FBA members who have turned a band program around, making a huge positive difference in a relatively short period of time in the position of band director
• Hall of Fame - to recognize and honor the truly outstanding band directors that are, or have been, active in our state
• Roll of Distinction - an extension of the Hall of Fame, to honor those outstanding musicians and educators who have made exceptional contributions to the advancement of bands and band music in the state of Florida