December 9, 2011 during a ceremony in Hirst Lounge on the University of Rochester's River Campus. The award came primarily as recognition for the group's work with "The Buzz", a student a cappella group founded at the Rochester City School District's World of Inquiry School by YellowJacket Aaron Sperber (Class of 2011), but also for their contributions to the musical community in the City of Rochester and for representing the city and surrounding area during their performances on "The Sing-Off". Musical Honors University Honors The YellowJackets were recipients of the "Boar's Head Award" in 2009. The award is presented annually to a campus student group in recognition of "Outstanding Contributions to the University of Rochester Community". The presentation takes place at the Boars Head Dinner held in Douglass Dining Center on the University of Rochester's River Campus. The dinner is one of the longest running University traditions, dating back to 1934. The YellowJackets were nominated for and presented with the honor by the previous year's recipient, The Campus Times, the University's student newspaper organization. In turn, The YellowJackets presented the award to S.A.L.S.I.T.A, the Spanish and Latino Students' Association of the University of Rochester, in 2010. Other Honors On December 16, 2011, The YellowJackets were named one of the "Top 10 American Collegiate A Cappella Groups of 2011" by the A Cappella Blog. On February 4, 2013, college search resource website Schools.com named The YellowJackets one of "10 Must-Hear College A Cappella Groups". References External links Official YellowJackets Website Collegiate a cappella groups Musical groups established in 1956 1956 establishments in New York (state)