2016 – Daniel Houck Baker

2016 – Daniel Houck Baker

Daniel Houck Baker, b. 1924 in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, attended Cleveland Heights High School where he began his love of music. After several years of private trombone lessons and graduation he planned to attend the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York....

2015 – Byron Stripling

Byron Stripling, 2015 God and Country Award Winner (default soloist) [custom_frame_left shadow=”on”][/custom_frame_left] Preface:  Due to travel prior to our 2015 God and Country Concert, despite previous intentions, Mr. Stripling was unable to join the...
2014 – Brian Stevens

2014 – Brian Stevens

Brian Stevens developed a strong foundation for his professional career while a student at The Ohio State University and Capital University. He shared his knowledge and skills with great success in West Jefferson and Reynoldsburg over a span of 21 years...
2013 – Tom and Sandy Trinter

2013 – Tom and Sandy Trinter

Tom and Sandy Trinter served as chairman and secretary, respectively, of the God and Country Concert committee for the planning of the 2009 through 2012 concerts.  Tom also served as chairman for the 2006 through 2008 concerts.  Their interest dates back to the second...
2012 – Tom and Elaine Ostrander

2012 – Tom and Elaine Ostrander

Tom and Elaine Ostrander spent 55 years of their lives together.  They met at The Ohio State University when Tom was a Marching Band member, and Elaine was a librarian with the Marching Band.  Their lives were devoted to each other and their two daughters, who were...