Anthony Galla-Rini | Myron Floren | Joan C. Sommers | John Copiskey  | Faithe Deffner
 

 
First Recipient...


THE ACCORDIONISTS & TEACHERS GUILD, INTERNATIONAL
Member Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) IMC-UNESCO

INTERNATIONAL ACCORDION HALL OF FAME AWARD

Presented to


ANTHONY GALLA-RINI

In recognition of your lifetime musical achievements
and extraordinary contributions to the accordion world,
you are hereby presented this symbol of your induction into

The Accordionists and Teachers Guild, International (ATG)
"International Accordion Hall of Fame"

January 18, 2003
Upon the occasion of your 99th Birthday Celebration
San Diego, California
 


Second Recipient...


THE ACCORDIONISTS & TEACHERS GUILD, INTERNATIONAL
Member
Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) IMC-UNESCO

INTERNATIONAL ACCORDION HALL OF FAME AWARD

Presented to

MYRON FLOREN

In recognition of the extraordinary prominence you have brought to the accordion
and the world of accordionists during a legendary career as an entertainer,
you are hereby inducted into the

Accordionists and Teachers Guild, International (ATG)
"International Accordion Hall of Fame"

July 24, 2004
At the 64th Annual ATG Competition and Festival
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

 


Third Recipient...


THE ACCORDIONISTS & TEACHERS GUILD, INTERNATIONAL
Member
Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) IMC-UNESCO

INTERNATIONAL ACCORDION HALL OF FAME AWARD

Presented to

JOAN COCHRAN SOMMERS

In recognition of an inspirational lifetime of musical achievements
and dedication to the accordion world,
you are hereby inducted into the

Accordionists and Teachers Guild, International (ATG)
"International Accordion Hall of Fame"

July 24, 2004
At the 64th Annual ATG Competition and Festival
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
 


Fourth Recipient...

The Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International
Member Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) IMC-UNESCO

INTERNATIONAL ACCORDION HALL OF FAME AWARD

Presented posthumously to

JOHN COPISKEY

In recognition of an inspirational lifetime of musical achievements
and dedication to the accordion world
JOHN COPISKEY is being inducted posthumously into the

Accordionists and Teachers Guild, International (ATG)
"International Accordion Hall of Fame"

July 1, 2006
At the 66th Annual ATG Competitions and Festival
Bloomington, Minnesota
 


Fifth Recipient...

The Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International
Member Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) IMC-UNESCO

INTERNATIONAL ACCORDION HALL OF FAME AWARD

Presented to

FAITHE DEFFNER

In recognition of your dedication to the goals of this organization and, particularly,
for your guidance, commitment and service as the Coordinator of the 2007 Coupe Mondiale,
you are hereby inducted into the

Accordionists and Teachers Guild, International (ATG)
"International Accordion Hall of Fame"

August 17, 2007
At the 67th Annual ATG Competitions and Festival
Alexandria, VA


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