Friend of the Year

MUSIC FRIEND OF THE YEAR AWARD

Awarded by the DPVA to the individual, company, or institution who has made a significant contribution to the activities of the Association and hence to the Orchestra. These activities may be relative to the educational, promotional, or fund raising of the Association and should recognize some long-standing and highly significant support.

1982-    Thomas H. Towler
1983-    John E. Kohnle
1984-    Virginia W. Kettering
1985-    First National Bank, Frederick W. Schantz, President
1986-    Dayton Newspapers, Inc., Dennis Shere, Publisher
1987-    Charles Wendelken-Wilson, Music Director, 1975-87
1988-    Jacob E. Worner, CEO, Printing Service Company
1989-    Mead Corporation
1990-    Wright State University
1991-    City of Dayton
1992-    George Zimmerman
1994-    Andrew J. Cherney
1995-    The Siebenthaler Company   
1996-    Elder-Beerman, Corporate Stores
1998-    Miller-Valentine Group
1999-    Copeland Corporation
2000-    Hauer Music Company
2001-    Fifth Third Bank
2002-    Neal Gittleman, DPO Music Director
2003-    Richard S. Hutchinson
2004-    Town & Country Fine Arts Gallery
2005-    Lisa S. Pierce, Esq.
2006-    TDH Marketing & Communications, Inc., Tim and Donna Hull
2007-    Patrick Reynolds, Assistant Director of the DPO & DPYO
2008-    Midwest Fasteners, Inc.                                                                                 
2009-    Mike Houser of Houser Asphalt & Concrete
2010-    Sherwin Williams Paint Stores