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Pride of the Southland Student Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The University of Tennessee Bands recognize outstanding student contributions through a number of annual awards that celebrate leadership, service, and commitment to the traditions of the \u201cPride of the Southland.\u201d These honors highlight students who exemplify the values that define the UT Bands experience: dedication to musical excellence, respect for their fellow band members, and a willingness to go above and beyond in support of the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selected by faculty, staff, and fellow band members, these awards reflect the spirit of community and pride that has shaped the UT Bands program for generations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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P.R.I.D.E Award<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The P.R.I.D.E. Award is the highest individual honor presented to a current member of the \u201cPride of the Southland\u201d Marching Band. Voted on by members of the band, the award recognizes a student who best exemplifies the P.R.I.D.E. Maxims: Preparation, Respect, Integrity, Discipline, and Excellence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recipients are selected for their leadership, dedication, and commitment to upholding the traditions and values that define the Pride of the Southland.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Previous Award Recipients<\/div><\/h2>
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2022 \u2013 Chandler DeArmond<\/em> (Finalists: Jonathon Myers; Julia Boylan; Eli Garcia; Pate Dennis; Autumn Bowling; Austin Kerr; Aaron O\u2019Donnell; Stephanie Hensley; Joshua Sizemore)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023 \u2013 Christian Carroll<\/em> (Finalists: Chandler DeArmond; Pate Dennis; Sydney Flenniken; Eli Garcia; Ryan Hulsey; Austin Kerr; Ploomie Messer; Aaron O\u2019Donnell; Jessie Williams)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2024 \u2013 Ryan Hulsey<\/em> (Finalists: Christian Carroll; Carson Duckworth; Jake Ensor; Tyler Guthrie; Austin Kerr; Ploomie Messer; Ben Strobel; Ella Summers; Troy Weatherford)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025 \u2013 Antonio Fleming <\/em>(Finalists: Christian Carroll; Carson Duckworth; Jake Ensor; Sydney Flenniken; Ryan Hulsey; Ashlynn Mathews; Evan Norris; Ben Strobel; Preston Turner)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mike Dooley UT Band Service Award<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Mike Dooley UT Band Service Award recognizes students who have demonstrated exceptional service to the University of Tennessee Bands program. This honor is presented to individuals who consistently go above and beyond in supporting their fellow band members and contributing to the success of the Pride of the Southland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The award is named in memory of Mike Dooley, whose tireless dedication and service left a lasting impact on the UT Bands community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Previous Award Recipients<\/div><\/h2>
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2006 \u2013 Matt Armstrong<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2007 \u2013 Chris Saneford<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2007 \u2013 Stephanie Elder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2007 \u2013 Monica Harris<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009 \u2013 Matt Rutherford<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009 \u2013 Lydia Zeller<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009 \u2013 Daniel Brinley<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010 \u2013 Lauren Goldberg<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2013 \u2013 Maggie Miller<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2014 \u2013 Natalie Renfroe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2014 \u2013 Brandon Pettigrew<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2015 \u2013 Sarah Emmons<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2016 \u2013 Christal Lane<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2017 \u2013 Anu Kumar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2018 \u2013 Kayla Williams<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022 \u2013 Pate Dennis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2024 \u2013 Ploomie Messer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2024 \u2013 Tyler Guthrie<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025 \u2013 Rachel Stewart<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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