2009 MEMBER RECOGNITION AWARDS
Directors - Pursuit of Excellence Award  (2009 Snare Line)


Andres
Don 
Mikey
Stephanie P.
Erica


Shining Star Awards
Who is the member(s) within your section that epitomize teamwork. Who inspires others thru their pursuit of personal excellence.  Who is an inspiration to their co-members thru their committment to the team.
April  
Bass
Jacobo
  Brass
Samantha  
  Pit
Most Improved Marcher
Jason
  Tenors
Team Player Award
As a true team player, when presented with a challenge, you adapt to the situation. You work with others, finding and utilizing their strengths, and do what it takes to achieve the goal. To you, it's not about individual success; it's about winning as a team.  You are a great teammate!
Sean
  Brass
"MVM"  Most Valuable Members Award
Who  not only shines in their own section but who posses leadership qualities, pursues personal excellence and has thru their own actions inspired others to do the best they can. This individual has a positive upbeat attitude and has assisted others not only in their own section but in other sections as well.  This person should has paid dues in full as well as gone above and beyond in making the entire organization a success thru their efforts taking down podium, lining field, staying late and loading truck. The recipient of this award does not have to be the strongest "player" but posses these and other qualities that make them a role model for the current and future members of Fusion.  This person brings a value to our team that no one else could, and for that we're thankful. We're a better team because of you.
Frank 
  Brass
Grandma
  Guard
Helping Hands
Whenever the need arises, you’re always there to lend a hand, taking time away from your own busy schedule to make things better for the members and the “Core”.  You take pride in reaching out, in seeing other people smile. Your giving spirit brings out the best in all of us. 
Thank you for lending a hand.
Each fall, Monarch butterflies in Main begin an unbelievable journey to a hilltop in Mexico. How do they do it?  They focus on the goal, not the difficulties.  Each day they take their bearings and set off, allowing their instincts and desire to steer them.  They accept what comes: some winds blow them off course, others speed them along. They keep flying until, one day, they arrive. Your determination makes the difference.
Rookie of the Year
This is awarded to an individual(s) who has never participated in the sport of drum corps and who has shown perseverance in the pursuit of personal excellence in their respective section.
A man can be as great as he wants to be.  If you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive and if you are willing to sacrifice the little things that are worthwhile, it can be done.  (Vince Lombardi)
Billy - Bass
Christian - Pit
Annette - Brass
Emily - Guard
Annette
  Brass