Pennsylvania Music Educators Association
District 11
PMEA HALL OF FAME AWARD
Purpose - To honor music educators who, by virtue of their contributions, are recognized as being
the most highly regarded professional leaders in music education in the state of Pennsylvania.
Criteria for Nomination - Nominee must
-be, or have been, an active member of PMEA;
-be, or have been, employed by a school system/s or college/s within Pennsylvania for a minimum of 15 years;
-have demonstrated effectiveness in teaching young people through music and the ability to inspire positive attitudes among students,
school, community, and members of PMEA;
-have demonstrated excellence in teaching or administration in music;
-have developed, maintained, or supported an effective, balanced program in music education;
-have demonstrated the highest ideals and professional integrity during time of service.
The award may be presented to active members, retired members, or may be awarded posthumously.
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PMEA Citation of Excellence Award (High School Level)
Purpose is to: • Recognize PMEA members
• Highlight curricula and excellent programs for other music teachers
• Bring special recognition to PMEA music teachers
• Recognize and reward excellence in music education
Guidelines:
During the 2009-2010 school year a high school teacher will be recognized. Twelve teachers, one from each district, will be cited with pictures and other appropriate information. They will be honored guests at the Annual Luncheon during the in-service conference. Each district president has the responsibility to institute the citation within the guidelines.
Qualifications:
1. Program should be of a high quality and reach students through an excellent approach.
2. Program should serve as an exemplary example of music education in action.
3. Nominee must be a current PMEA member.
4. Nominee must have five years of experience in music education.
PMEA Outstanding Superintendent Award
This award is given to a superintendent who has demonstrated active and continuing support for an outstanding and well balanced music program in his/her school district. It is given in recognition of that support and the importance PMEA places on the cooperation necessary between administration and faculty for successful educational programs in the public schools of Pennsylvania.
Qualifications
A nominee should be a skillful administrator as demonstrated by personal attitude and philosophy; support music as an integral part of the total school curriculum; sensitivity to unique program requirements in terms of space, equipment, staffing, scheduling and financial support; leadership in providing opportunities for staff development, community and school board support and by the results shown in terms of program development and improvement under his or her administration.