During the recent NBA General Membership meeting at the 2024 Midwest Clinic, it was announced that Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser is the newest recipient of the National Band Association Academy of Wind and Percussion Arts award. He will be formally recognized at the NBA General Membership meeting during the 2025 Midwest Clinic. The Academy of Wind and Percussion Arts (AWAPA) award was established for the purpose of recognizing those individuals who have made truly significant and outstanding contributions to furthering the excellence of bands and of band music. It is not limited to band directors, but to anyone whose contributions are determined to be so outstanding that they deserve and warrant honor and recognition. The nine inch silver “AWAPA” figure is designed to be the “Oscar” of the band world. The NBA extends congratulations to Dr. Tim!
