TMEA Outstanding Administrator Year Award

The purpose of this award is to recognize one outstanding administrator at each level who has demonstrated active, ongoing support for and commitment to high-quality arts education programs in their schools. Nominations for administrators who serve in Tennessee public or private schools are eligible for nominations at the following levels:

Elementary School
Middle School
High School
District-Level

Please be sure to read through the criteria as all materials are needed to submit your nomination.

1. Nominee must have demonstrated outstanding achievement in support of the total music education program for which the administrator is responsible.

2. The school/district or school district under the administrator’s supervision must have an exemplary music program, with all music faculty holding current TMEA membership.
3. The administrator must have served in the administrative position in the same school or district for no less than five years.
4. The administrator must be an active advocate for arts education in the school and community.
5. A financial commitment to music programs must be demonstrated in the school or school district.
6. The administrator must show strong leadership, good school management, and good rapport with teachers, parents, students, and other administrators.

7. At least two online references must accompany the official nomination. (Please note: the nominator cannot serve as one of the two required references.)

The online references should answer the following questions. Be brief but specific.

How long has the school or school district been under the administrator’s supervision?
Describe some of the features of the school or district under the administrator’s leadership that demonstrate how the music program is exemplary.
Describe the music curricular offerings and time allotment of students.
How have music programs in the school/district been expanded or improved as a result of the administrator’s efforts?
Have students or programs in the school or district won awards for achievement or recognition in the arts?
How has the administrator been an advocate for music and arts education in the school and community?
How has the administrator demonstrated financial commitment to music programs in their school or district?
Give examples of the administrator’s strong leadership, good school management, and positive rapport with teachers, parents and students.