Donated By: Calvin Jackson Estate
Criteria: Brass Solo - Trumpet - 17 years of age and under
Amount: $200 - may be divided

Calvin Jackson was a dedicated musician, starting his career with the Stratford Boys Band in 1937. In October 1954 he moved to St. Thomas to become a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br.#41 Concert Band. When the Legion Band folded, he joined the Mocha Tempo Concert band until 2012, when he was invited to join the New Horizon Music Program at the University of Western Ontario.

Donated By: Wooster family
Criteria: Brass Solo
Amount: $125 - may be divided

Ken Wooster was a Kiwanis member, school superintendent and trombone player. One birthday celebration his family gave a substantial donation to the festival as a birthday gift for their dad. This continues to fund his award.