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.