Awards

Senior Outstanding Musicianship Award - This award is selected solely by the student’s peers and recognizes a senior who has demonstrated exceptional involvement in the Woodford County High School music program throughout their high school career. The recipient exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding student, musician, and individual through their dedication, character, leadership, and commitment to excellence.

2022 - Colin Hewett

2023 - Rylie Sudduth

2024 - Conner Brumley

2025 - Luke Holt

2026 - Marlee Mays

Outstanding Freshman Award - This award is selected by both the director and the student’s peers and recognizes a freshman who has demonstrated exceptional work ethic, dedication, and musical ability during their first year in the program. The recipient exemplifies commitment, growth, and excellence both as a musician and as a member of the Woodford County High School choir program.  

2023 - Abigail Baston

2024 - Jacob Head

2025 - Iris Divine

2026 - Caroline Glass

Best Soloist(s) - This award is selected solely by the student’s peers and recognizes a student, or students, who delivered an outstanding solo performance at either the Winter or Spring Concert. The recipient(s) demonstrated exceptional musical skill, preparation, and performance excellence.  

2022 - Conner Brumley, Allie Glockner, Mackenzie Gregory, Maria Laksaa, Yaya Wilson

2023 - Josie Banta, Greenlee Eaton, Luke Holt, Afton Skeeters, Luc Vandenbroek

2024 - Bailee Brummel, Lily Gourley, Luke Holt, Piper Reed, Yaya Wilson

2025 - Claire Adkins, Luke Holt, Tanner Johnson, Kate Phelps, Gabe Resinger

2026 - Claire Adkins, Bella Floyd, Marlee Mays, Gabe Resinger

Most Improved (Chorale) - This award represents a student in each section that showed the most growth as a student, person and musician. This award is chosen by the director.

2022 - Elizabeth Raglin, Emma Hayes, Dawson Akers, Matthew Grimes

2023 - Kate Phelps, Julie Blackburn, Julian Crawford, Luke Holt

2024 - Lily Gourley, Maya Gudger, Deacon Resinger, Jacob Jones

2025 - Samantha Ballard, Harper Brady, Bode Darland, Felix Jones

2026 - Mattelyn Rosenbach, Jacey Lyddane, Musiah Tate, Sal Westlund-Gonzalez

Most Improved (Concert Choir) - This award represents a student in each section that showed the most growth as a student, person and musician. This award is chosen by the director.

2023 - Madison Montgomery, Annabelle Crume, Yordin Flores

2024 - Caramia Collins, Hayden Redding, Alex Burgard

2025 - Addie Caudill, Aaliyah Fisher, Tanner Johnson, Champ Curtis

Most Improved (Woodford Singers) - This award represents a student in each section that showed the most growth as a student, person and musician. This award is chosen by the director.

2026 - Julien Miller-Wall, Jackson Irvin

Most Improved (Treble Choir) - This award represents a student in each section that showed the most growth as a student, person and musician. This award is chosen by the director.

2023 - Piper Reed, Jasmine Hager

2024 - Erin Beth Baker, Krista Holmberg

2025 - Haylee Hogan, Autumn Creech

2026 - Sophia Reed, Lacie Wilson, Nieveliz Brown, Georgia Judy

Section Leader Awards (Chorale) - This award is chosen by the student's peers and the director. The recipient of this award represents someone who sets an example for their section. This person acts as a leader by asking questions, and setting the example professionally and musically.

2022 - Lauren Holt, Mackenzie Gregory, Dawson Akers, Colin Hewett

2023 - Arden Stone, Rylie Sudduth, Dawson Akers, Conner Brumley

2024 - Kate Phelps, Alyssa Bird, Brendan Dahmer, Luke Holt

2025 - Kate Phelps, Bella Floyd, Gabe Resinger, Luke Holt

2026 - Josie Banta, Carolina Rhea, Madi Montgomery, Jacob Head

Section Leader Awards (Concert Choir) - This award is chosen by the director. The recipient of this award represents someone who sets an example for their section. This person acts as a leader by asking questions, and setting the example professionally and musically.

2022 - Kadence Boyles, Kate Phelps, Jacob Jones

2023 - Kadence Boyles, Cara Sheffler, Jacob Jones

2024 - Kadence Boyles, Sierra Curtis, Sal Gonzalez

2025 - Samantha Ballard, Sierra Curtis, Gabe Resinger, Jacob Head

Section Leader Awards (Woodford Singers) - This award is chosen by the director. The recipient of this award represents someone who sets an example for their section. This person acts as a leader by asking questions and setting the example professionally and musically.

2026 - Deacon Resinger, Gabe Resinger

Section Leader Awards (Treble Choir) - This award is chosen by the director. The recipient of this award represents someone who sets an example for their section. This person acts as a leader by asking questions, and setting the example professionally and musically.

2023 - Kate Phelps, Jasmine Hager

2024 - Taylor Brown, Jasmine Hager

2025 - Lily Gourley, Erin Beth Baker

2026 - Lily Gourley, Baileigh Burns, Sierra Curtis, Ma'Kaylah Pennie