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UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE BAND<\/p>\n\n\n

Alumni Awards<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The alumni of the \u201cPride of the Southland\u201d Marching Band represent the heart and love of the University of Tennessee\u2019s \u201cPride of the Southland\u201d 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 \u201cPride\u201d alumni make in the world and the commitment to serving as true ambassadors for the \u201cPride of the Southland\u201d Marching Band and the University of Tennessee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These alumni awards pay tribute to alumni who go above and beyond to support the \u201cPride\u2019s\u201d mission by giving their time, talent, and resources to the students, staff, university and the alumni. The University of Tennessee \u201cPride of the Southland\u201d alumni band takes great honor in celebrating the success of our alumni recognizing their career achievements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Types<\/strong> of<\/strong> Awards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Band Alumni will annually recognize Alumni of the University of Tennessee\u2019s \u201cPride of the Southland\u201d Marching Band with two prestigious awards. Two awards have been created: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. 1869 Distinguished \u201cPride\u201d Alumni Award <\/strong>for Excellence in Music\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. \u201cAround the Ladder\u201d Distinguished \u201cPride\u201d Alumni Award<\/strong> for Excellence in Non Music Career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. “Pride of the Southland” Lifetime Member Award:<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Nominate<\/strong> an<\/strong> Alumni<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    To read more about the awards and to nominate a Pride Alumni for either award, click the link below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Nominate Here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Previous Award Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1869 Distinguished “Pride” Alumni Award for Excellence in Music<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2024 – Tim Paul<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2025 – Angie Messer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cAround the Ladder\u201d Distinguished \u201cPride\u201d Alumni Award for Excellence in Non Music Careers <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2024 – Tim Aigner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2025 – Dr. David Harris<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Lifetime Member Award Recipients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1993 \u2013 Gail Hunter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1994 \u2013 Judy Cox<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1995 \u2013 Tom Freels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1996 \u2013 George Dindwiddie<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1997 \u2013 Philip Scheurer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1998 \u2013 Bill Anderson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2000 \u2013 George Bitzas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2002 \u2013 Doug Dickey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2003 \u2013 R.L. Dowdy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2006 \u2013 Jay Arthur Garrison<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2007 \u2013 John T. Martin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2009 \u2013 Betty Myers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2010 \u2013 Betsey Creekmore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2011 \u2013 Lee Martin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2012 \u2013 Bill Williams<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2013 \u2013 Tom Edwards<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2013 \u2013 William Kim Salmons<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2014 \u2013 Lee Greenwood<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2014 \u2013 Eddie Mannis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2015 \u2013 Judy Dooley<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2016 \u2013 Rob Clark<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2016 \u2013 Dr. Jeff Barnes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2017 \u2013 Boudleaux Bryant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    2017 \u2013 Felice Bryant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2017 \u2013 Ken Landgren<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2017 \u2013 Barry McDonald<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2018 \u2013 Jerry Field<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2018 \u2013 Ed Nichols<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2019 \u2013 Walter McDaniel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2019 \u2013 Philip Fulmer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2019 \u2013 Peyton Manning<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2019 \u2013 Pat Summitt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2019 \u2013 Gus Manning<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2021 \u2013 Roy Holder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2021 \u2013 Don Hough<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2021 \u2013 Cathy Leach<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2021 \u2013 Doc Severinson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2022 \u2013 Brian Hardy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2022 \u2013 Larry Murphy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2023 \u2013 Phyllis Moore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2024 \u2013 Mark Bowling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2024 \u2013 Karen Bowling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2025 \u2013 Warren Clark<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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