Cavaliers Announce 2024 Award Winners

The Cavaliers Arts, Performance & Education (CAPE) organization is proud to announce the 2024 winners of the prestigious Honorary Cavalier and Adolph DeGrauwe Legacy Awards. Following an open nomination period this Spring and a committee voting process in May, these outstanding individuals have been selected for their significant contributions to The Cavaliers and the broader CAPE community. Their dedication and passion will be celebrated at a special reception on June 30th prior to DCI’s Cavalcade of Brass in Lisle, IL.

The Adolph DeGrauwe Legacy Award is presented to Cavalier Alumni who have dedicated years of service and left a legacy of changing the organization for the better. Adolph DeGrauwe’s involvement The Cavaliers includes having been a marching member, Cavalier Cadets Director, Cavaliers Director, and both the Vice President and the President of the Board of Directors. During his time as Director, the corps saw a resurgence into the top tier of competitive drum corps groups. DeGrauwe’s impact is still felt by the corps today, and his namesake award is reserved for individuals who have left a powerful mark on the organization.

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