The Conductor Appreciation Award was presented on May 19, 2024 at the final concert of our Celebrate Spokane season, "Expo!," Dr. Roberta Bottelli for her commitment to excellence, musical inspiration, and innovation during the last 10 years as the Spokane Youth Philharmonic Conductor. Pictured with her are SYS conductors, (left to right) Philip Baldwin, Jerilynn Harris, John Marshall, and Jennifer O'Bannan, executive director.