UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE BAND
Alumni Awards
The alumni of the “Pride of the Southland” Marching Band represent the heart and love of the University of Tennessee’s “Pride of the Southland” Marching Band. The alumni embody the spirit of music and leaders in their careers, creating an impact in their communities and the people around them. These awards recognize the impact that our “Pride” alumni make in the world and the commitment to serving as true ambassadors for the “Pride of the Southland” Marching Band and the University of Tennessee.
These alumni awards pay tribute to alumni who go above and beyond to support the “Pride’s” mission by giving their time, talent, and resources to the students, staff, university and the alumni. The University of Tennessee “Pride of the Southland” alumni band takes great honor in celebrating the success of our alumni recognizing their career achievements.
Types of Awards
The Band Alumni will annually recognize Alumni of the University of Tennessee’s “Pride of the Southland” Marching Band with two prestigious awards. Two awards have been created:
- 1869 Distinguished “Pride” Alumni Award for Excellence in Music
- “Around the Ladder” Distinguished “Pride” Alumni Award for Excellence in Non Music Career
- “Pride of the Southland” Lifetime Member Award: The Lifetime Member Award is selected by the faculty and staff of the current Pride and given to an individual(s) that have demonstrated continued support of the “Pride of the Southland Band” over an extended period of time.
Nominate an Alumni
To read more about the awards and to nominate a Pride Alumni for either award, click the link below.
Previous Award Winners
1869 Distinguished “Pride” Alumni Award for Excellence in Music
2024 – Tim Paul
2025 – Angie Messer
“Around the Ladder” Distinguished “Pride” Alumni Award for Excellence in Non Music Careers
2024 – Tim Aigner
2025 – Dr. David Harris
Lifetime Member Award Recipients
1993 – Gail Hunter
1994 – Judy Cox
1995 – Tom Freels
1996 – George Dindwiddie
1997 – Philip Scheurer
1998 – Bill Anderson
2000 – George Bitzas
2002 – Doug Dickey
2003 – R.L. Dowdy
2006 – Jay Arthur Garrison
2007 – John T. Martin
2009 – Betty Myers
2010 – Betsey Creekmore
2011 – Lee Martin
2012 – Bill Williams
2013 – Tom Edwards
2013 – William Kim Salmons
2014 – Lee Greenwood
2014 – Eddie Mannis
2015 – Judy Dooley
2016 – Rob Clark
2016 – Dr. Jeff Barnes
2017 – Boudleaux Bryant
2017 – Felice Bryant
2017 – Ken Landgren
2017 – Barry McDonald
2018 – Jerry Field
2018 – Ed Nichols
2019 – Walter McDaniel
2019 – Philip Fulmer
2019 – Peyton Manning
2019 – Pat Summitt
2019 – Gus Manning
2021 – Roy Holder
2021 – Don Hough
2021 – Cathy Leach
2021 – Doc Severinson
2022 – Brian Hardy
2022 – Larry Murphy
2023 – Phyllis Moore
2024 – Mark Bowling
2024 – Karen Bowling
2025 – Warren Clark
