The Association of California Symphony Orchestras (ACSO) is pleased to announce that Lloyd Garrison, Board Member of the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra (SBSO), is a recipient of the 2022 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Volunteer Award.
ACSO launched the MVP Volunteer Award in 1996 to recognize exemplary volunteers, volunteer projects, and volunteer organizations and to thank a few of the hundreds of dedicated, hardworking and committed volunteers that orchestras and classical music organizations depend on every day.
"The quintessential Board Member, each year [Lloyd] devotes hundreds of hours to representing the organization at civic events, hosts friends and colleagues at Symphony performances, and generously supports Symphony operations,” said SBSO Executive Director Dr. Anne Viricel. “Although Mr. Garrison has built a distinguished career in international business, he finds time to serve on a number of Symphony committees, always bringing with him a statesmanlike thoughtfulness that ensures every decision will be well considered. He regularly attends chamber of commerce events, represents the Symphony at donor events, and is the one person we can always count on to sponsor all the flashlights, pens, and calendars our patrons receive. He also established coordination with the City of Upland Unified School District allowing our organization to serve over 1,000 additional students every year! Clearly, Mr. Garrison is a tireless board member; but he is also a caring and decent human who inspires others through his calm yet unyielding desire for excellence in all he does. Therefore, for the reasons listed and so many more, Mr. Lloyd Garrison is a true MVP and we believe his efforts are deserving of recognition.”
ACSO Executive Director Sarah Weber said, “During good times and bad, orchestras depend on volunteers to help with almost every aspect of their operations. They are working behind the scenes and out in front as ambassadors to make sure that their orchestra is strong and active in the performance hall and in the community. Lloyd is an outstanding example of how critical volunteers are to keeping our orchestras vital and resilient.”