Al G. Wright Award
The purpose of this award is to honor an outstanding man who continually supports women band directors over a long period of time as a promoter, teacher, or role model.
Criteria for Selection:
-
Demonstrates exceptional support toward women band directors and Women Band Directors International.
-
Motivates and empowers students and colleagues in the band world.
-
Demonstrate consistent promotion of the success of women band directors.
The award consists of a special plaque and Honorary Membership in WBDI. The award shall be presented at The Midwest Clinic.
Dr. Joe Scagnoli
Pictured with Dr. Sue Creasap and Fran Shelton
Recipients
2025 - Dr. Joseph Scagnoli
​
2024 - Dr. Jay S. Gephart
​
2023 - Steve Truell
​
2022 - Rick Lambrecht
​
2019 - Mr. Keith Bearden
​
2016 - Dr. Peter Boonshaft
​
2015 - Mike Robinson
​
2014 - Max McKee
​
2013 - Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser
​
2011 - Richard Crain
​
2010 - Dr. David Holsinger
​
2009 - Col. John Bourgeois
​
2007 - Robert Foster
​
2006 - Ed Lisk
​
2005 - Dr. Johnny Long
​
2003 - Victor Zajec
​
2002 - Dr. Al G. Wright
​