The Jazz Combo was recognized with multiple awards, including the Outstanding Ensemble Award for their competition room, as well as the Judges Award, in recognition of their creativity, musicianship and programming. Kyle Stephens (Jazz Combo, Piano) was recognized as the outstanding individual pianist and was invited to share the stage with the All-Star Jazz Combo on the Saturday evening festival-culminating concert. Jamshed Jehangir (Jazz Combo, Drums) received one of only two scholarships awarded from the competition room.
The Jazz Ensemble was awarded a "Division I" rating in the Big Band category, and the Jazz Combo was awarded a "Division I" rating in the Combo category.
Other recognitions of note included the following "Outstanding Soloist" Awards presented to North High musicians:
- Adrian Cabrera (Jazz Ensemble, Trumpet)
- Michael Benning (Jazz Ensemble, Bass)
- Mark Dortwegt (Jazz Ensemble, Alto Sax)
- David Musselman (Jazz Ensemble, Alto Sax)
- Emma Sassano (Jazz Ensemble, Piano)
- Kyle Stephens (Jazz Ensemble, Piano)
- Michael Walser (Jazz Lab Band, Alto Sax)
- Josh Williams (Jazz Lab Band, Tenor Sax)
Featured video - Senior Kyle Stephens (Piano) performs with the All-Star Jazz Combo
