Rock 101 has evolved throughout the years, but there is one thing that has remained the same since 2011. One thing that is so perfect in its conception, so genuine in its impact, and so thoughtful in its execution that further evolution is not required: The Paper Vinyl Award.

Kevin stepped into the original Summer Sessions of 2011 with 30 kids and several dedicated friends standing beside him. Rich with his knowledge of the positive and negative aspects of the music world, Kevin decided that he would provide a space that honored his newfound value: musical integrity. He would create an environment where there was less compromise and more collaboration.