Ben and Dee Gettler Spirit of the Bearcat Bands Award
This Ben and Dee Gettler Spirit of the Bearcat Bands Award is given to current band members that are also recipients of a Rockwern Award whose service and dedication to the UC Bearcat Bands program is recognized as outstanding by the Director of Bands.
- By
- The Gettler Family Foundation
- Type
- Stipend
- Criteria
- A band member or members that embodies the core values of the Bearcat Bands as demonstrated through their consistent preparation, performance, and service
- Selection Process
- Committee consisting of the band directors
- Renewability
- Previous recipients are annually reconsidered
- Amount
- Variable; based on annual endowment returns
| Name | Year |
|---|---|
| Matt Schmucki | 2009 |
| Corey Knapke | 2010 |
| Amanda LaCombe | 2011 |
| Benjamin Lozar | 2012 |
| Zachary Shepherd | 2013 |
| Emily Tenoever | 2014 |
| Stephen Krishnan | 2015 |
| Tessa Werth | 2016 |
| William Wright | 2017 |
| Mike Mitchum | 2018 |
| Eric Henggeler Spencer Light Emma Rednour |
2019 |
| Rebecca Cole | 2020 |
| David Eppele | 2021 |
| John Danko | 2022 |
| Nicholas Smith | 2023 |
| Savannah Ritter Jacob Scott |
2024 |
| Matt Cronin | 2025 |