2025 Wisconsin Music Educators Association Award Recipients
Michael G. George Distinguished Service Award
Janet Revell Barrett – Champaign, IL
Distinguished Administrator Award
Mary MacDonald – St. Bruno Parish School
Community Service Award
Eric Anderson & Jeff Krueger – Verona Area Concert Bands
Music Industry Award
Connie Fish, Damien Smith & Rob Smith – Ward-Brodt Music Co.
Government Leadership Award
George T. Tzougros – Wisconsin Arts Board
Richard G. Gaarder Award
Emma Clark – UW-Whitewater
Seth Gudmunsen – UW-Superior
NFHS Outstanding Educator Award – Wisconsin
Adam Bever – Rice Lake
Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA) Awards Overview
Recognizing people who make a difference is one of the most rewarding activities for any organization. Wisconsin Music Educators Association sponsors several awards to recognize people who have sustained a commitment to music education and made a positive impact in the school, community or state. Even if you do not submit a nomination, we urge you to express your appreciation to the many people who assist you in bringing quality music experiences to your school and community.
Service Awards
- Community Service Award
- Distinguished Administrator Award
- Distinguished School Board Award
- Government Leadership Award
- Music Industry Award
- Michael G George Distinguished Service Award
Additional Awards & Recognition
- Melvin F Pontious Creative Sparks in Music Education Award
- Richard G Gaarder Award
- 25 Years of Service Recognition
- Wisconsin Award for Excellence in Teaching Music (WMEA/WSMA co-sponsored)
If you wish to nominate a deserving individual for one of these awards, links are provided on each of the individual award pages. Only complete nomination packets will be considered.
