Lincolnwood Schools Award

On June 24, 2000, Donald and Walter were presented with Lincolnwood Illinois Schools "Songwriters Of The Century" Award by Music Director Steven Kikoen and Heidi Kikoen. Students in the school district's Popular Music Composition class had identified the music of Steely Dan as "the most fulfilling and significant of all the music that was examined".
Thanks to these students for honoring us with this handsome award.

Award Inscription

SONGWRITERS OF THE CENTURY
The Expressive Arts Music Students
Of The Lincolnwood, Illinois Schools
Wish To Recognize
WALTER BECKER & DONALD FAGEN
For Their Outstanding Contribution To Music
As Masterful Lyricists, Exemplary Composers,
And Musical Storytellers.
They Have Been Selected
By The Students As The Most Significant Songwriters
Of The Century

Fagen, Steven Kikoen, Heidi Kikoen, Becker