Participating in DCI is about much much more than winning. But I would be lying if I told you that ultimate victory isn't on the mind of every drum corps (the members, the instructors, the directors...) during each and every season, even the underdogs. This trophy (artifact?) represents that victory. Every year a corps wins the gold a small plack is attached to this large statue with the corps name and the year of the win, they also receive a smaller trophy much like the one to the left where only their corps for that year is recognized, and each marching member of the corps receives a championship ring (like a high school or college graduation ring) and "gold" medals.
The trophy represents the hard work it takes to have your corps immortalized on its side. It represents the activity's long history; all four sides of the trophy are covered in the placks of winning corps. It helps us look back; to remember all of those amazing people, all of those the amazing shows.
If the trophy weren't there, the activity wouldn't necessarily change. But having the physical reminder of past achievements is humbling to see; people really respect the history of DCI. Some of those corps no longer exist, some of those winning shows are considered "masterpieces" for their achievements... and it's a larger statue than it looks.
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