Young Educator Award

Young Educator Award

The Texas Young Educator Award was established in 2019 to honor Texas orchestra directors with 0-10 years of orchestral teaching experience.

Criteria for Nomination

  • Nominees must be current members of TODA
  • Nominee must have 10 years or less of successful orchestra teaching experience.
  • Career marked by excellence in teaching and orchestral performances

Nomination Process

  • Nominations should be submitted by TODA members only
  • Nominations should include:
    • Name and address of Nominee
    • Brief biographical information
    • Recommendation information (may include newspaper articles, letters of recommendation, or other
documentation)

Selection Process

  • TODA Board of Directors will select the recipient at the TMEA Board Meeting
  • TODA President will notify the recipient
  • Recipient must be present at the TODA Convention to accept the award from the TODA President
  • Nominator and nominations will roll forward three years (as long as this still meets the criteria for years of experience) for consideration by the TODA Board members.

Nominate a Colleague

Deadline is December 31, 2024

Past Young Educator Award Winners

2024

Ellen Kidwell

2023

Candace Ice

2022

Erik Cavazos

2022

Emily Hornbake

2020/2021

Charles Robinson