NASMD Awards

<br /> Lance Day (left) receives the 2024 Inspiration Award from 2022-2024 NASMD president CJ Averwater.<br />

Jessica Freehling (second from right), recipient of the 2026 Inspiration Award, with (L to R) Kim Koch, John Tarpley and Cris Behrens

Andy Supinie (right) receives the 2024 Music Makes a Difference Award on behalf of his late wife and past NASMD board member Lori Supinie from 2022-2024 NASMD president CJ Averwater.

Marcia Neal, recipient of the 2026 Music Makes a Difference Award

Mark Ragin, recipient of the 2026 Service Above Self Award

Inspiration Award

Given In recognition of attending the convention with enthusiasm and full participation.

2026     Jessica Freehling

2025     CJ Averwater

2024     Lance Day

2023     Julie Dove

2022     Kim Koch

Dex Johnson (posthumous)

Music Makes A Difference Award

Presented with grateful recognition of service in helping promote music education to musicians and the music industry at large.

2026     Marcia Neal

2024     Mary Luehrsen

Lori Supinie (posthumous)

2023     Joe Lamond

2022     Scott Summerhays (posthumous)

Service Above Self Award

Given in grateful appreciation for putting NASMD’s success first and foremost.

2026     Mark Ragin

2025     George Quinlan

2024     Dan Del Fiorentino

2023     Ryan West

2022     Fred Schiff

Scott Summerhays (posthumous)