ACB Awards

The Association of Concert Bands sponsors several awards to recognize individuals for outstanding musical contributions to concert bands.

HERBERT L. & JEAN SCHULTZ MENTOR IDEAL AWARD

This award recognizes exceptional teachers who have inspired their students to achieve success as outstanding concert band musicians. Candidates must show a pattern of teaching success over a significant number of years and need not be members of ACB. More information can be found here

D. WALTER HINZ PHILANTHROPIC AWARD

This award recognizes the philanthropy of individuals who provide significant financial assistance to select members of ACB. Recipients must be approved by the ACB Board of Directors. More information can be found here

LELAND A. LILLEHAUG PRESIDENT’S AWARD

This award recognizes a member of ACB who has significantly contributed to the success of the organization. The current ACB President selects the recipient and more than one award may be presented in any one year. More information can be found here

THE ALLEN E. BECK LEADERSHIP AWARD

This award is given to an individual who demonstrates exceptional leadership within ACB and furthers the mission of ACB by fostering excellence in concert band music through performance, education and advocacy. This prestigious award requires approval by the ACB Board of Directors. More information can be found here

ACB OUTSTANDING CONDUCTOR AWARD

This award is presented to an ACB member conductor for his or her conducting skills, musicality, community contributions, educational foresight and ACB dedication. Nominations may come from any member of ACB. More information can be found here

YOUNG COMPOSERS COMPOSITION CONTEST

The Association Of Concert Bands Young Composers Composition Contest In Partnership With The John Philip Sousa Foundation is held bi-annually. Composers must be under age 30 but are not required to be a member of ACB. More information can be found here