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, DPYO Music Director