Phyllis Dancz Memorial Award Winners
Phyllis Dancz
The Phyllis Dancz Memorial Award is named for a special woman in Redcoat history. In 1955, Mrs. Dancz created the first UGA auxiliary groups, which expanded to Georgette, Majorette, and Flagline units, and implemented the vision of a half-time entertainment extravaganza, many times described as Music in motion.
Phyllis Dancz passed away in 1991, and the award bearing her name was created in 1992. Awarded each year, this award recognizes a member of the Georgettes, Majorettes, or Flagline who exemplifies Dancz in kindness, leadership and spirit.
Join us in congratulating Majorette Captain Baylie Jade Phillips on her nomination and receipt of the Phyllis Dancz Memorial Award.
This award is presented annually to the Redcoat Band auxiliary member who most exemplifies the spirit and character of Phyllis Dancz. Dancz exemplified kindness, leadership, and a willingness to work beyond expectations. Congratulations!
Phyllis Dancz Memorial Award Winners
| 2025 | Baylie Jade Phillips | Majorette Captain | Image |
| 2024 | Caroline Mason | Georgette | Image |
| 2023 | Erin Smith | Majorette | Image |
| 2022 | Taylor Shirk | Georgette | Image |
| 2021 | Addie Kelly | Flagline | Image |
| 2020 | (No Recipient (COVID)) | ||
| 2019 | Braelynn Neely | Feature Twirler | Image |
| 2018 | Victoria Smith Mary Dru | Georgette Flagline | |
| 2017 | Madison Immel | Georgette | |
| 2016 | Miranda Williams Ansley Vardeman | Feature Twirler Georgette | |
| 2015 | Mary-Kate Hunnicutt Kristen LaFevers | Georgette Flagline | |
| 2014 | Nicole Jensen Emily Kathryn Ivey | Feature Twirler Georgette | Image |
| 2013 | Heather (Stephenson) Smith | Georgette Captain | |
| 2012 | Beth Whitmire | Flagline Captain | |
| 2011 | Taylor Brown Jessica Alcorn | Majorette Flagline | |
| 2010 | Colleen Murphy | Majorette | |
| 2009 | Anne Davis Emily Ethridge Lavender | Georgette Georgette | |
| 2008 | Amanda Farmer | Feature Twirler | |
| 2007 | Lindsey Ford | Georgette | |
| 2006 | Hope Carroll Ham | Feature Twirler | |
| 2005 | Deana Isom | Flagline Captain | |
| 2004 | Carlyn Patterson Jones | Georgette | |
| 2003 | Abby Calame | Georgette | |
| 2002 | Ashley Clark Leanne Pitts Layne | Feature Twirler Majorette | |
| 2001 | Jackie Hill Dibling | Georgette | |
| 2000 | Lucie Cozart Ausburn | Flagline | |
| 1999 | Louise Morris Panter | Majorette | |
| 1998 | Agatha Nichols Allison | Georgette | Image |
| 1997 | Annie Andrews | Flagline Captain | |
| 1996 | |||
| 1995 | Heidi Haynes | Georgette | |
| 1994 | |||
| 1993 | Stephanie Arnette Powell | Georgette | |
| 1992 | Danelle Jones | Georgette |