Awards

Master Music Teacher Award

Master Music Teacher Award Nomination Form
Master Music Teacher Award Recipient List

Distinguished Service Award

The NJMEA Board of Directors has initiated a Distinguished Service Award for those members who have honored themselves with faithful service to music education in public, private, and parochial schools of New Jersey. Past and present members of the NJMEA Board of Directors are also eligible for this award since they have dedicated much time and effort toward State projects related to music education. The third and fourth award categories include individuals and organizations outside the field of professional music education and/or NAfME officers on both the National and Regional level.

Distinguished Service Award Nomination Form
Distinguished Service Award Recipient List

Educational Grant Awards

The NJMEA Educational Grant Award Program is intended to afford music teachers an opportunity to develop special projects to increase the potential for quality music education programs throughout the State of New Jersey.

NJMEA Educational Grant Awards Application

Outstanding School Administrator Award

Awards and presentations are made annually to outstanding school principals and/or superintendents who demonstrate support for and commitment to high-quality arts education programs in their schools. The influence of such administrators is a major factor in improving music education in school systems across the state. One elementary school principal, one secondary school principal and one school district superintendent may be selected to receive this award. Individuals holding titles as assistant principal and assistant or associate superintendent also qualify. Administrators receiving awards will be notified by NJMEA and a presentation honoring them will take place at the February NJMEA State Conference.

Outstanding School Administrator Award Nomination Form

Outstanding School Board Award

The New Jersey Music Educators Association seeks nominees for the Outstanding School Board Award. NJMEA presents an award to a local school board at the February NJMEA State Conference. This award acknowledges and awards outstanding school boards who exemplify superior support and commitment for quality music programs throughout all the grades of the school district.

Outstanding School Board Award Nomination Form