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KS ASTA “Young Teacher of the Year Award”
This award can be given yearly to an outstanding new
member of the string teaching profession in recognition of meritorious service
and outstanding promise in string and orchestra education. The winner of the
award must be a current member of KASTA with NSOA and must be actively teaching
at the time of the award. The teacher must have completed from 1 to 7 years of
string teaching and must demonstrate exceptional dedication to teaching and
involvement in professional activities. KS
ASTA “Certificate of Merit Award”
This award is given annually to outstanding string
educators whose positive efforts and influence in our field reach beyond the
domain of their given job description and benefit the profession or musical
growth of other teachers and/or students in the state of Kansas. Such
individuals exhibit high standards and have made contributions that are worthy
of special recognition. The Certificate of Merit award honors currently active
private, public school, or college teachers who are current members of KASTA
with NSOA. As many as three certificates may be awarded annually. KS
ASTA “Distinguished Service Award”
This award is given for outstanding contributions to cause of string education in the state of Kansas. Candidates for such an award may include retail music dealers, instrument repair persons, school administrators or supervisors, state music administrators, public school and college officials, composers, orchestra conductors and others whose support of string education has been exemplary. The winner of this award need not necessarily be a member of KS ASTA with NSOA. One award can be given annually. KS
ASTA “String Teacher’s Hall of Fame Award”
This award is a lifetime achievement award in
recognition of outstanding contributions to string music education. Recipients
of this award should have clearly demonstrated selfless devotion, outstanding
service, and a long-term commitment to the cause of string teaching and building
of string programs in the state of Kansas and/or the United States. Recipients
must be a current member of KS ASTA with NSOA.
This is the highest award given by Kansas ASTA and it is awarded to one
individual annually. Please send your award nominations by e-mail to Rebecca
Meis at rgmeis@sbcglobal.net
Include the following in your letter of nomination: 1. Your name, phone and e-mail address 2. The nominee’s name, phone, and e-mail address 3. The nominee’s work site and/or position 4. A brief statement with supporting information indicating why you feel the nominee fits the award criteria and is deserving of the award. |