Each year, NWKMEA honors an outstanding music educator in three categories: Elementary, Middle/Junior High School and High School. The outstanding junior high teacher is honored at the mini-convention in November and the others at the mini-convention in December. If you know of a qualified person, you should nominate them. Out of the three award winners, one is chosen to represent NWKMEA for the state KMEA Outstanding Music Educator.

1. Nomination submissions shall include the Nomination Form, a resume, a letter from the nominee stating his/her philosophy of music education, and a digital photo of the nominated teacher (high resolution preferred, minimum pixel size 150w x 200h).
2. Qualifications for nominee are:
   • Must have been in teaching for at least ten years.
   • Must be a member of KMEA.
   • Program must have shown improvement and/or consistency over the years.
3. Teachers, administrators, parents, former students, and students may nominate a music teacher.
4. District officers will review the nominations and select one teacher in each category as District Outstanding Music Educator.

Nominations and required materials are due June 15.

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