The following were recipients of awards given in 2009 & 2012

Congratulations and thank you for your support of music education in the State of Oregon.

Excellence in Elementary Music Education See Award

In recognition of commitment to teaching children through music

2009- Suzanne Light, General Music Irving Elementary, Bethel School District, Eugene

2010- Wendy Appleton, General Music Sam Boardman Elementary School, Boardman

2011- Louise Kienzle, General Music Humbolt Elementary School, John Day

2012- Richard Greiner, General Music Archer Glen Elementary & Edy Ridge Elementary, Newburg

In recognition of support and commitment to Oregon music education

2009- Marlan Carlson, Chair, Music Department Oregon State University

2010- Lindy Wunn, Instrument Repair Specialist Portland Public Schools

2011- Mike Wallmark, OSAA Associate Director Oregon Schools Activity Association, Portland

2012- Chuck Bolton, OSAA Band Festival Coordinator Retired

In honor of a lifetime of service to music education and in recognition of highly distinguished professional accomplishment.

2009- Ben Brooks, Director of Bands and Orchestras Reynolds High School

2010- Charles Creighton, Director of Orchestras Crescent Valley High School, Corvallis

2011- Gene Burton, Director of Bands McKarty Middle Schools, Gresham-Barlow School District

2012- Debbie Glaze, All-Northwest President- k-20 Music Educator, Portland State University

In recognition of outstanding contributions to music education through administrative support

2009- Peyton Chapman, Principal Lincoln High School, Portland School District

2010- Cherie Stroud, Principal Crescent Valley High School, Corvallis
2010- Dan Jamison, Superintendent Sherwood School District

2011- Lynn Baker, Principal Summit High School, Bend

2012- Joel Sebastian, Principal Baker Prarie Middle School, Canby

In recognition of significant contributions to the Oregon Music Educators Association

2009- Janet Stewart, Assistant to the Dean University of Oregon, School of Music

2011- Keith Weathers, Owner of Weathers Music Weathers Music, Salem

In recognition of exemplary teaching in music education

2009- Jim Howell, Director of Bands La Grande High School

2010- Patrick Vandehey, Director of Bands George Fox University, Newberg

2011- John Hammond, Director of Bands Warrenton High Schoo, Warrentonl

2012- Joe Ingram, Director of Bands Shasta Middle Schoo, Eugenel

In recognition of service to the Oregon Music Educators Association

2009- Pat Vandehey, Director of Bands, OMEA President 2004-06 George Fox University

2010- Karl Raschkes, Music/Theater Arts Director Salem-Keizer School District

2011- Steven M. Zielke, Director of Choral Studies, OMEA President 2006-2008 Oregon State University