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
Application Form

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.

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