Purpose:
- To recognize an individual, organization, or corporation who/which has contributed in an extraordinary manner to the support of music education in the State of Louisiana.
Criteria:
- The nominee can be an individual, group, business, or corporation.
- The nominee must have shown extraordinary support of music education in the State of Louisiana.
- Nominees for this award must have evidence of supporting the mission and goals of the Louisiana Music Educators Association, which include to elevate the character, to advance the professional interest, and otherwise to promote the cause of music education in the State of Louisiana.
- This award is not to be awarded to individuals, groups, or organizations who solely serve the organization and/or Louisiana Music Education through monetary means.
- Nominees do not have to reside in, or be born in, Louisiana.
Method of Nomination:
- Any LMEA member may nominate a candidate based on the criteria above.
- No more than 1 person group, or organization may receive this award per year. A plaque will be awarded at conference recognizing those selected for this prestigious award.
- To nominate for this award, all of the following documents must be signed and submitted online together.
How to Nominate:
- Submit the nomination form and supporting documentation using the online form. (Form will be available beginning April 1.)
- Supporting documentation includes:
- A letter of nomination from an LMEA member, including a description of the nominee’s qualifications for the award (based on the list above). Sign, scan, and upload it when submitting the nomination form.
- Two additional letters of support from persons familiar with the nominee’s work. These letters may be from an administrator, colleague, parent, or community member. Sign, scan, and upload it when submitting the nomination form.
Deadline: All nominations and supporting documentation must be received by September 1st.
The recipient will be selected by the LMEA Awards Committee.