 The band was honored by the John Philip Sousa Foundation with the Sudler Flag of Honor in 1984 and 2004 to recognize its high standards of excellence in its concert activities over several years.The Berkner Band has been invited to perform at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic, and been named the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Honor Band for the state of Texas in 1974, 1987, and 1991, 2nd place in 2011 and 2013 and 5th place in 2015.The Berkner Marching Band has advanced to the Texas UIL State Marching Contest every year since 1998, and has placed in the finals 7 out of 9 times advancing.