Karen has received the following Musical Awards and Honors:
Outstanding Band Member 1979-1981
National Association of Jazz Educators (NAJE) Citation for Outstanding Musicianship 1981
John Philip Sousa Semper Fidelis 1981
U.S. Collegiate Wind Bands acceptance 1981
Delta Omicron Upsilon Chapter 2nd Vice President and Publicity Committee 1981-1986
Section Leader Award 1986
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“All-American” Hall of Fame Honors 1986
Alternate to The All-American Marching Disney Band (six selected drummers in the