Outstanding Administrator Award

2006    Virginia Kerwin and Paul Stanifer
2008    Jayne Mohr
2014    Jill Wilson
2015    DeWitt Public Schools
2018 Paul Soma

*Year listed is the year the award was given, presented at the MMC the following year (2 months later). For example, 2014 awards would have been presented at the 2015 MMC.

Background: This award is to recognize administrative support for music education. It is given to individuals who have demonstrated active, on-going support for balanced music programs.

Purpose: To recognize administrative support for music education. This award will be made to individuals who have demonstrated active, on-going support for balanced music programs. Nominations must be submitted by a member of MMEA.

You may be requested at a later date to submit the following documentation supporting your nomination:

  1. Summary of reasons you feel the above candidate should receive award.
  2. Resume of the candidate including the nominee’s education and employment history, number of years in present position, professional organizations, civic clubs, honors, etc.
  3. A description of the school system’s music program including staffing, number of students involved, curriculum organization, administrative support, etc.
  4. Three or more letters of endorsement and recommendation from colleagues, parents, or community members explaining why this administrator should receive this award.