Provincial Recognition Awards

These awards celebrate the many contributions made to enhance and support band in Saskatchewan.

• Nominations may be submitted at any time with an annual deadline of March 31.
• Nominations are reviewed & award recipients are selected by the SBA Awards Team
• Most Awards are presented in the spring in connection with existing SBA events, band concerts or band festivals.

The Awards are separated into 2 main categories: 

1. Recognition for Musicians, Bands and Band Directors.
2. Recognition for Supporters & Advocates of Band in the province.

To learn more about our Provincial Awards click:  

Provincial Recognition Awards

Scholarships 

The SBA is pleased to award a variety of scholarships to band students and musicians.

• Scholarship Applications are normally due by March 31 each year, unless otherwise noted for a specific award.
• Scholarship criteria and amounts vary and are specific to each award.
• Scholarship recipients are selected by the SBA Awards Team.  Memorial Scholarships may also include the involvement of family members in the selection of recipients.
• Scholarship applicants must be currently active with a school, university or community band in some capacity to be eligible.
• Most scholarships strive to recognize musicianship, leadership and commitment to band and will require at least 1 short letter of recommendation to accompany the application.

To learn more about Scholarships visit: 

 Scholarships

Local/Regional Recognition Awards

These Awards are for the direct use of SBA Members including: Band Directors, Community Bands, & Band Booster/Parent Associations.

• Awards can be used at any time as determined by the SBA member.
• Members are asked to inform the SBA when awards are used to support overall tracking of recipients.

Local/Regional Awards are separated into 2 main categories:

To access Local Awards, log in & click:

Member Resources

Past Award Recipients - Various Awards

SBA Lifetime Members:

2020 - Larry Pearen - Yorkton

2019 - Robert (Bob) Mossing - Regina

Distinguished Band Director Award Recipients:

2022 - Stacy Grunert

2021 - William Martin

2019 - Nick Fanner

2018 - Greg McLean (d)

2017 - Stacey Mortenson-Spokes

2016 - Julie Atter

2015 - Chris Jacklin

2014 – Brent Pittman

2013 – Dawn McLean Belyk

2012 – Carol Brock, Brian Unverricht

2011 – Dale Malden

2010 – Jane Pinch

2009 – Colin Grunert (d), Wayne Toews

2008 – John Schoen

2007 – Beverley Shore (d)

2006 – Robert Gibson, George Charpentier

2005 – Gene Aulinger

2004 – Dave Monette

2003 – Joyce Ray

2002 – Maureen Patterson (d)

2001 – Patrick Hoenmans

2000 – Marvin Eckroth

1999 – Peter England, Robert Mossing    

Bev Shore Memorial Scholarship Recipients:

2021 - Ella Sikora, Megan Betteridge, Dale Haas, Ainsley Arendt, Samuel Boyd

** Bev Shore Scholarship changed in 2021**

2020 - Stephanie Young, Joseph Roussel, Jessica Stroeder 

2017 - Justin Murray- U of S, Samantha Cooper - U of S

2016 - Dominic Ghiglione - U of R,  Jillian McLeod - U of S

2015 – Elizabeth Smith – U of S, Kristian Vogel – U of R

2014 – Zachary Senick – U of S, Dalton Lam – U or R

2013 – Paul Oh – U of S, Alaina Majewski – U of R

2012 – Benjamin Giesbrecht – U of S, Brady Frank – U or R

2011 – Berlin Janzen - U of S, Emma Kramer-Rodger - U of R

2010 – Katie McBean – U of S, Brendan Dickie – U of R

2009 – Samantha Stewart – U of S, Sydney Dunn – U of R

2008 – Wendy Stenger – U of S, Amanda Friesen – U or R

2007 – Stephanie Johnson – U of S, Emily Fornwald – U of R    

Greg McLean Memorial Scholarship

**Launched in 2021**

2021 -  Lindsay Holizki & Rhett Schroeder

David Gelinas Jazz Education Memorial Scholarship

**Launched in 2021**

2021 - Rochelle Wright

Outstanding Administrator/ Band Supporter Award Recipients:

2019 - Kristen Myers - PVSD, Mark Phaneuf - Prince Albert & Laurence Biegler - Regina

2017 - Dr. Darcy Sanders-Prince Albert

2015 – Aubrey Patterson

2014 – Bev Bjornson-Kowalchuk – Prairie Valley School Division

2014 – Kelvin Colliar – Light of Christ Catholic School Division

Other Provincial Award Recipients:

2018-19 Awards:

Band Builder:  Moose Jaw Band Festival

Band Builder: Brent Ghiglione, Regina

Band Development: Saskatoon Brass Band

Community Involvement: Lumsden Community Band

Outstanding Contribution: Yorkton Band Booster Assoc.