MMEA is proud to announce that Colleen Conway has been given the 2026 NAfME Senior Researcher Award. To anyone who has ever heard Colleen speak, worked with her, sat in her classrooms in Ann Arbor, or simply enjoyed a conversation with her, this recognition surely does not come as a surprise.

Colleen’s association with MMEA is an endless testament to the dedication to her craft, her colleagues, and her students. Year after year, her counsel is sought after and she is never reticent to provide assistance wherever needed. We are so fortunate to count Colleen as one of our own and are thrilled that she is recognized, on a national level, for her contributions.

We could write a novel on all of the reasons we love Colleen Conway, but for now, we wanted to ensure that our membership was able to share in the congrats for this incredible stalwart of music education in Michigan. Click below to read the full press release from NAfME.

Congrats, Colleen, and thank you for all you do!!