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Citation of Merit

The purpose of this award is to honor outstanding WBDI members who:  

  1. consistently produce bands of high performance level.

  2. consistently perform programs of high musical quality.

  3. have made an outstanding contribution to the community through music.

Recipients receive an embossed certificate.

Nominate a woman for the Citation of Merit.

Recipients

2016 - Amy Bovin, CT

2016 - Debbie Bradley, GA

2016 - Linda Thompson, CA

2014 - Pam Peters, GA

2014 - Karen Williams, NC

2004 - Fran Shelton, NC

2000 - Andrea Kay, CA

1999 - Tina Vartanian, CA

1997 - Patricia Backhaus, WI

1991 - Jill Van Syckle, NJ

1990 - Lucille Alexander, NJ

1980 - Barbara Lovett, TX

1979 - LaVerne Clouden, OH

1978 - Patricia Garren, NC

1978 - Laurie Neeb, FL

1976 - Jacqueline Hunt, IN

1976 - Donna Wirth

1976 - Mary Ann Dalton

1976 - Dorothy Dugger

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