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.

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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