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Music Educator of the Year
The highest honor bestowed by AMEA, the Music Educator of the Year personifies the goals and visions of AMEA and exemplifies excellence in teaching, leadership, and advocacy for music and arts education in Arizona.
Nominations by: AMEA general membership
Selection by: Committee of past recipients
Criteria for the AMEA Music Educator of the Year Award:
Please upload a minimum of two recommendation letters that address the following characteristic traits of your nominee for the AMEA Music Educator of the Year Award:
Full active member of the Arizona Music Educators Association
Be, or have been, employed by a school system/s or college/s within Arizona for a minimum of 10 years
Have demonstrated effectiveness in teaching young people through music and the ability to inspire positive attitudes among students, the school, the community, and members of AMEA
Have developed, maintained, and supported an effective balanced program in music education
Has made an outstanding contribution to music education by active involvement in local district, state, regional, or professional organizations
Have demonstrated the highest ideals and professional integrity during time of service