Bearcat Bands

The Golden Award

The Golden Award is a student nominated award recognizing outstanding non-graduating third and fourth year members who represent the very best of the Bearcat Bands. The award has four categories: Spirit Bands, Concert & Jazz Bands, Visual Ensembles, and Percussion. Recipients of the award sign a golden Water Jug, Music Stand, Jazz Shoes, or Drum Head respectively. These are displayed in the band room.

  • By
    • UC Student Band Council    
  • Type
    • Honorary recognition
  • Criteria
    • Determined through a process of nominations, voting, and Band Council deliberation
    • Acceptable reason for bestowing the award to the nominee is given by the nominator
  • Renewability
    • No
  • Amount
    • There is no financial benefit associated with this award
The Golden Award Recipients: Spirit Bands
Name Year
Chloe Parent 2026
The Golden Award Recipients: Concert/Jazz Bands
Name Year
Isaac Bernhardt 2026
The Golden Award Recipients: Visual Ensembles
Name Year
Shideezhi McDarment 2026
The Golden Award Recipients: Percussion
Name Year
Grace McIntosh 2026