

MMEA 2024 Annual Awards for Excellence Nominations
will be open September 5 to December 6, 2023.
NOMINATION, REVIEW, AND PRESENTATION
MMEA/NAfME current members OR school administrators can award candidates by completing the online nomination form. All forms must be filled out completely in order to be considered.
The Awards Committee will serve as judges to review the nominations and select the eligible candidates. Awards recipients will be contacted via email once the review process is complete.
Awards may be given annually, however, if there are not sufficient candidates, some categories may not be awarded.
AWARDS PRESENTATION
Awards will be presented annually at an Awards Reception on the Saturday evening of the Annual State Conference (specific day/time TBA). A letter of distinction will be sent to the appropriate administrator for the award recipient’s personnel file (if applicable). Recognition of the recipients will be included on the MMEA website homepage, the awards webpage, MMEA social media sites (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), in emails to the members, district supervisors, and other stakeholders.
TIMELINE
August - Information updated on Website & Forms Open
September 5 - MMEA Nominations Open
December 6 - MMEA Awards Nominations Close
December 8 to 15 - Committee Review
December 18 - Awards Decided
December 20 - Awardees notified - Gather Information
January - Awardees Announced
February 24 - Awards Ceremony @ Conference
AWARDS DESCRIPTIONS
All nomination forms are linked at the end of the descriptions.
Outstanding Music Educator
Award Description
This award recognizes and honors music educators for their outstanding service to the music students in public, private, or independent schools in the State of Maryland.
This award will be given in three categories:
Career - a tenured educator with six or more years of teaching experience
New - an educator with one to five years of teaching experience
Retired - an educator who has retired from teaching music
Note: Membership is not required for administrators wishing to nominate their colleagues. Membership IS required for educators wishing to self-nominate or nominate a colleague.
Nominee Qualifications
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Must be an MMEA/NAfME Member at the time of nomination
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Must be a Maryland music educator who has taught a minimum of six years (career teacher) or one year (new teacher).
Leadership Criteria
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Consistently produces/produced music groups of high-performance level.
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Consistently performs/performed programs of high musical quality.
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Has made an outstanding contribution to the community and to the state through music.
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Has made outstanding contributions to the improvement of music groups in Maryland through participation and leadership in professional organizations.
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Must have had student participation in honors performing groups such as All County or All State groups when appropriate.
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Has hosted student teachers, meetings, festivals and/or presented workshops, clinics, adjudicated or guest conducted ensemble groups.
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Has written articles for various music journals and/or participated in curriculum work.
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Maintains/maintained contact with feeder schools where applicable and encourages students to continue their music education.
Professional Growth Criteria
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Continues to improve knowledge by enrolling in education courses for advanced degrees by attending workshops, in-service programs, clinics etc.
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Has been recognized by area organizations, school PTA or community groups.
Human Relations Criteria
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Demonstrates/demonstrated a caring attitude toward students and serves as an excellent role model.
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Has received letters in their personnel file from students, colleagues, parents, and/or supervisor/administrator relating to contributions to the growth of students.
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Demonstrates/demonstrated the ability to inspire students to learn.
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Encourages and helps students to build self-esteem and confidence.
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Works cooperatively with total school staff, parents, and community.
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Encourages diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) in their teaching.
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Demonstrates performance above and beyond the call of duty.
Outstanding School Administrator
Award Description
This award is to recognize non-arts administrators who are music advocates and supporters, working with the music team to build incredible music programs for their schools and communities.
Note: Membership is not required for administrators wishing to nominate their colleagues. Membership IS required for educators wishing to self-nominate or nominate a colleague.
Nominee Qualifications
An elementary or secondary principal, school administrator, or school system supervisor or superintendent.
Nomination Criteria
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Increased time allotment for students in the music programs.
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Expansion of the music program in the school/district as a result of the administrator’s efforts.
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Student or school recognition or awards for achievement in music.
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Advocating for music and arts education in the school and community.
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Financial commitment to the music programs in the school or district.
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Encourages diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) in their school and community.
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Strong leadership, good school management, and good rapport with educators, parents, and students.
MMEA Exemplary Music Program Award
Award Description
This award is to recognize outstanding music programs.
Nominee Qualifications
Any public, private or independent school in the State of Maryland that has not received this award in the past five years. The music educator in charge of this program must be a member of MMEA/NAfME.
Nomination Criteria
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Outstanding curriculum, program goals & objectives, unique materials & teaching strategies.
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Strong student participation in music programs and honor ensembles.
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Innovative teaching strategies and materials
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Support for the music program on the part of the local administration and/or the board of education.
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Exemplifies diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) in their school and community?
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Community involvement and support, such as: number of students involved in community musical organizations, parental involvement, and community recognition
The Corwin Taylor Music Education Leadership Award
Award Description
This award is to recognize an individual who has made a significant contribution to the music education of Maryland’s youth. The Corwin Taylor Music Education Leadership Award was established in 1993 in memory of Dr. Corwin H. Taylor (1905-1992), noted musician, composer, author, and educator. Dr. Taylor, an active member of the Music Educators National Conference (now National Association for Music Education, NAfME) and the Maryland Music Educators Association, was Supervisor of Instrumental Music for the Baltimore Public School system from 1945 to 1968 and a faculty member at the University of Maryland at College Park from 1968 to 1976.
Nominee Qualifications
A teacher, administrator, parent, industry representative, or performer in Maryland. Membership in MMEA/NAfME is encouraged but not required.
Nomination Criteria
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Demonstrated connection to music education in Maryland.
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Significant contributions to the music education of Maryland’s youth.
The Rosemary and James Walters Award for Service
Award Description
This award is to recognize an individual who has made a significant contribution to the Maryland Music Educators Association. The Rosemary and James Walters Award for Service to the Maryland Music Educators Association was established in 2001 in memory of Rosemary and James Walters. Their teaching careers were in Maryland, spanning 30 years until a tragic accident in April 2001. Jim taught instrumental music, most recently at Francis Scott Key Middle School in Montgomery County while Rosemary taught choral music. Together, they characterized the essence of supporting the music education profession. They supported their colleagues, young and seasoned, and they supported every professional activity of the association and the school music community. Jim served as MBDA president, but his contribution was not limited to band activities. Rosemary eventually left the classroom to work full time in church music, but her involvement as a substitute music teacher and as an accompanist continued. At nearly any MMEA event, it was typical to see Jim and Rosemary offering to assist when they were not “on duty,” doing whatever needed to be done.
Nominee Qualifications
Must have volunteered for MMEA in the capacity of an Executive Board Member, Component Board Member, adjudicator, ensemble manager, chaperone or other volunteer position. Membership in MMEA/NAfME is encouraged but not required.
MMEA Hall of Fame
Award Description
This award is to recognize an individual for excellence in teaching and/or administration, contributions and improvements made in music education, betterment of the profession through exemplary service or acts, professional offices, publications, awards, recognition, performances, and professional ideals and academic integrity.
Nominee Qualifications
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A teacher or administrator in Maryland who displayed excellence and dedication in teaching or administration over the course of their career.
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The Nominee must be a member of MMEA/NAfME at the time of nomination. If the nominee is retired or deceased, they must have been a member while teaching.
AWARDS NOMINATION FORMS
Outstanding Music Educator Award (new/career/retired)
School Administrator Award (non-arts administrator)
MMEA/NAfME Exemplary Music Program Award
The Corwin Taylor Music Education Award
The Rosemary and James Walters Award for Service
AWARDS SCORING RUBRIC
以前の受賞者
優れた音楽教育者*
2020
アンドレアキャメロン、ロバートフロストミドルスクール、モンゴメリー郡
キャロルコックス、ボドキン小学校、アンアランデル郡
Jana Davis Hobbs、Wicomico High School、Wicomico County
アレンケッセル、フランクリン高校、ボルティモア郡
2019年
サラ・バートン、ノースソールズベリー小学校、ベネット中学校、パークサイド高校、ジェームズM.ベネット高校、ワイカミコ郡
エミリージェームズ、サウスショア小学校、アンアランデル郡
Randine Levy、ロベルトクレメンテ中学校、モンゴメリー郡
ハワード郡センテニアル高校のDavidMatchim
リサ・アダムス、ウースター郡ベルリン中学校
2018年
ケネス・ダッシャー、ワイカミコ郡ピッツビル小中学校
ポールハイネマン、ロッキーヒル中学校、モンゴメリー郡
アン・マリー・パターソン、セオドア・デイビス チャールズ郡中学校
トーマス・K・ピエール・ジュニア、プリンスジョージズ郡グラスマナー小学校
ハワード郡アットホルトン高校、ジェームズ・ウーマート
2017年
シャノンデイ
ルイス・ダトロー
ダグマイルズ
リン・ステイナー
優秀な学校管理者*
2020-ジョンテイラー、キャビンジョン中学校、モンゴメリー郡
2019-マシューレコード、ポコモケ中学校、ウースター郡
2018-Jazmin G.Lawhorn、Crofton Elementary School、Anne Arundel County
2017-クリス・ラタイ
MMEA / NAfME模範的な音楽プログラム*
2020-プリンスジョージズ郡エレノアルーズベルト高校
2018-ホームステッド-ハーフォード郡ウェイクフィールド小学校
2017年-ハワード郡エリコットミルズ中学校
コーウィンテイラー音楽教育リーダーシップ賞
ローズマリー&ジェームズウォルターズサービス賞
MMEAの殿堂
The Corwin Taylor Music Education Leadership Award
2020 –トッドJ.バロウズ
2019 –スコット・ハーマン
2018 –マイケル・L・マーク
2017 –アニタランバート
2013 –ナンシー・S・グラスミック
2012 –C。ネルソンフリッツ
2011 –リチャードJ.ディージー
2010 –キャサリンA.ロデファー
2009 – Joan Orcutt
2005 – Linda Patton
2004 – Chris Tuel
2002 –メアリーエレンコーン
1999 –バーバラF.キング
1998 –フィリスT.カプラン
1998 –ロジャーJ.フォルストロム
1997年– James L. Tucker、Jr。
1996 –メアリーアンミアーズ
1995 –ローザフレッチャークロッカー
1994 –カレン・ダグラス
The Rosemary & James Walters Award for Service
2020-ジャネットグロス
2017 –ジニーフリン
2015年–サリー・ワグナー
2014 –ジェームズ・L・ターク
2013 – Jan Strevig
2012 –デボラターナー
2011 –ハワードL.ミスキモン
2011 –サブラC.スチュワード
2010 –メイベルレオノーレソーヒル
2004年–リチャードA.ディシャルーン
2003 – Chrystie L. Adams
2002 – Thomas W. Fugate
MMEA Hall of Fame
2020 — Charles Haslup(死後)
2019 –クリス・バダラ(死後)
2018 –ギルバートA.ブルンガルト(死後)
2014 – Dana Rothlisberger
2013 –レイダナー
2012 – Cherie Stellaccio
2012 –C。スコットシャルネツカ
2011 –リー・スティーブンス
2010 –ブルース・D・ウィルソン
2009 –レオーネY.ウッドオール
2008 –リチャードA.ディシャルーン
2008 – James L. Tucker、Jr。
2007 – Olivia W. Gutoff
2006 –メアリーエレンコーン
2006 –ジョンウェイクフィールド
2005 –バーバラF.キング
2005 –マイケル・L・マーク
2004年– Roger J. Folstrom
2004年–フィリスR.カプラン
2003 –リロイバトル
2003年–グレン・パッターソン
2000 –マイルドレッドB.トレブベット
1999 –ナンシーM.クック
1999 – Sr. Mary Theresine Staub SSND
1998年–モーリスR.フェルドマン
1997年–クラレンスT.ロジャーズ
1996 – James H. Avampato
1996 –カルメロJ.パラッツォ
1995 –デビッド・マーチャンド
1995 –W。ウォーレンスプラウス
1994 –シャーリーJ.シェリー
1994 –ドナルドレジエ
1994 – Mildred R. Reiner
1995 –デビッド・マーチャンド
1995 –W。ウォーレンスプラウス
1994 –シャーリーJ.シェリー
1994 –ドナルドレジエ
1994 – Mildred R. Reiner
1993 – Thomas W. Fugate
1993 –C。ウィリアムジョンソン
1993 – Michael Pastelak
1992 – Blanche F. Bowlsbey
1992 –ジョセフ・F・チャルカー
1992 –ジェームズ・L・フィッシャー
1991 – John Fignar、Jr。
1990 –ロバートE.カーシー
1990 –ドロシーS.ピカード
1989 –アリスS.ビール
1989 –トーマスR.ローレンス
1989 –コーウィン・H・テイラー
1988 –マーガレットブラック
1988 –ロバートS.ボールズ
1988 –デビッド・バーチャック
1988 –フランシスジャックマンシビス
1988 –ジョンコール
1988 –メアリーG.クロス
1988 – John Denues
1988 –ニコラスジェリアック
1988 –トーマスL.ギブソン
1988 –ローズマリーグレンツァー
1988 –S。フェントンハリス
1988 –ミリアムホフマン
1988 –メアリーM.ハンター
1988 –ジョン・イッツェル
1988 –ヘンリエッタベイカーロー
1988 –オットーオルトマン
1988 –フィリップS.ロイヤー
1988 –オスマーシュタインヴァルト
1988 –チャールズCTスタル
1988 –ユージーンW.トロス
1988 –ホーマーウルリッヒ
1988 –C。ジェームズヴェリー
1988 –レヴィワイルダー
1988 –ドロシーウィリソン
1988 – William Llewelyn Wilson