He is a senior and holds the first chair position in the trumpet section. This award is one voted on by members of the band each year and represents their consensus on a band member who has contributed beyond the expected norm. The Director's Award was presented to Terra Johnson, also a senior and first chair in the horn section. This award is one made by the band director, Mr. Dean Kravig and represents his choice for the band member who has gone above and beyond in preparing not only herself but has helped others improve. Each year the Union-Bulletin sponsors the Blue Mountain Youth Awards.
Recognition is given in a number of areas.
Selected as a finalist in the scholar-athlete section was Jeremy Claridge. Walla Walla Valley Academy Boys Basketball team is one of the finalist in the team of the year award. Senior Tiffany Chinn was chosen by the WWVA faculty to represent WWVA at this award ceremony and receive a plaque for her accomplishments in thorughout her high school years. For this catagory each area high school nominates one outstanding senior. All are welcomed to attend.