IMEA Recognition AwardsAnnually, the Indiana Music Education Association recognizes individuals whose work has made a positive impact in music education in Indiana. Honorees are recognized at the IMEA Professional Development Conference.
Nomination forms will open in August 2023
ONLY those nominations using this form will be considered. Multiple nominations for the same person are allowed in any given year. While candidates may be submitted in multiple years, please refrain from nominating a candidate for any award they have received in the past. Award categories include: Outstanding Indiana Music EducatorThe Outstanding Indiana Music Educator Award recognizes educators in each of the four following areas: Elementary; Middle School / Junior High; High School; and College / University. These awards will be presented to IMEA members who have exemplified outstanding achievement in the field of music education. Factors that will be considered when selecting the award winners will include a record of excellence over multiple years of teaching and contributions to students as well as the music education profession. Outstanding AdministratorThe Outstanding Administrator Award gives recognition to an individual who has contributed and supported the advancement of music education in his/her local school corporation(s) through his/her leadership. Membership in IMEA is not required for this award. Outstanding Hoosier MusicianThe Outstanding Hoosier Musician Award is designed to give recognition to an individual who has contributed to the advancement of music education in the state of Indiana, and who has contributed outstanding service to local, state, and national music organizations. Membership in IMEA is not required for this award. Past IMEA Award Winners 2023 Lindsay Bollhoefer - Outstanding Elementary Educator Max J. Mault - Outstanding Middle School/Jr. High Educator Bethany Robinson - Outstanding High School Educator Dr. Brian Weidner - Outstanding Collegiate Educator Dr. Matthew Prusieki - Outstanding Administrator Dr. Jamey Aebersold - Distinguished Service Award
2022 Molly Lueken - Outstanding Elementary Educator Amanda M. Cornet - Outstanding Middle School/Jr. High Educator James R. Byrn, Jr. - Outstanding High School Educator (tie) Joshua R. Huff - Outstanding High School Educator (tie) Becky Marsh - Outstanding Collegiate Educator Robert Huesing - Outstanding Administrator Richard Sowers - Outstanding Hoosier Musician
2021 Andrew Himelick - Outstanding Elementary Educator Phil Thomas - Outstanding Middle School/Jr. High Educator Pete Sampson - Outstanding High School Educator (tie) Tim Cox - Outstanding High School Educator (tie) Matt Pivec - Outstanding Collegiate Educator Dr. Craig McCaffrey - Outstanding Administrator Dr. Joseph Scagnoli - Outstanding Hoosier Musician
For a complete list of past winners (1984-present), click below: |