On Sunday, July 19, Dr. Richard A. Crosby, Eta-Omicron (Cincinnati) '75, past national president, was awarded the Ossian E. Mills Award. The award recognizes a Sinfonian who, through his leadership and dedication, has immeasurably furthered the cause of Phi Mu Alpha on a national scale and who embodies the ideals of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. 

The award has only been given to four members:

• Edward A. Klint, Alpha Xi (Illinois) '78, former executive director
• James H. Patrenos, Epsilon Theta (Roosevelt) '50, longtime province governor
• Henry Charles, Alpha Lambda (Illinois Wesleyan) '39
• T. Jervis Underwood, Gamma Theta (North Texas) '54; past national president  

Crosby was not aware that he was being presented with the Mills Award. During his final address at Saturday’s Gala Banquet, Crosby made reference to his personal friendship with Klint who had not been able to attend the Convention. During the closing ceremonies on Sunday morning, Klint surprised Crosby by entering from backstage to present Crosby with the award.