NMMEA’s awards program is designed to recognize outstanding educators, administrators, school districts, and individuals who have made meaningful contributions to music education.
Each year, NMMEA may present one recipient for each major award category, including Educator of the Year, John Batcheller Elementary Teacher of the Year, New & Emerging Teacher of the Year, Emeritus Teacher of the Year, Administrator of the Year, Award of Distinction, Certificate of Recognition, and the Rollie Heltman Service Award. Hall of Fame awards may be given to multiple recipients each year.
- Submission Process
- Awards Criteria
- Examples of submission forms (reference only)
- Note: Above forms say three letters are needed however, beginning in 2022 only ONE letter of reference is required and will be submitted electronically.
- Nominee information will be submitted via an online form. Links will be sent to members submitting paperwork.
- Award Recipient History