The Dr. William P. Foster Project Advisory Board, Division Committees, and Administrators are proud to announce the winners of the 2022-2023 Dr. William P. Foster Project Community Development Awards and Awards of Excellence.
The winners were acknowledged at the Diversity Reception (sponsored by Music for All, American School Band Directors Association and the College Band Directors National Association), the National Band Association Membership Meeting and Reception, and the CBDNA Forum, held at the 2025 Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic, in Chicago, IL. Additionally, each teacher was granted access to clinicians, accessories and subscriptions from Conn-Selmer, Yamaha, and KHS America. Visit this webpage for those programs and directors recognized since 2017: https://www.musicedalliance.org/award
Congratulations to these outstanding teachers doing fantastic work in underserved communities!
Congratulations 2023-2024 Honorees
Dr. William P. Foster Project Community Development Awards
Northwest Division:
Mr. Andrew Bowerly
Tenino High School
Tenino, WA
Eastern Division:
Ms. Jennifer Theilacker
Kipp Infinity Middle School
Harlem, NY
North Central Division:
Dr. Justin Antos
Dwight D. Eisenhower High School
Blue Island, IL
Southern Division:
Ms. Sarkino Walker
Sandtown Middle School
Atlanta, GA
Southwestern Division:
Mr. Shane Goforth
North Shore High School
Houston, TX
Western Division:
Mr. Christian Lozano
Canyon Springs High School
Momeo Valley, CA
Dr. William P. Foster Project Awards of Excellence
Not available in 2024-2025
Plant City High School
Dr. Joshua Blair & Ms. Rachel Rosen, Directors
Plant City, FL
