Nominations

Each year CMEA Bay Section recognizes outstanding educators in our region who have demonstrated excellence in the field of music education. The Executive Board is now accepting nominations from members for this year’s Bay Section Music Educator Awards. Please nominate an outstanding music educator for each of the following categories.

Nominate for the 2025 Awards HERE!
The Nomination Form will be open from Sept 1 – Oct 5.

Before nominating, please check the Bay Section webpage for past recipients: https://cmeabaysection.org/awards/

List of Awards:

  • Outstanding Music Educator Award
  • *New from 2024* Outstanding Band Educator Award
  • *New from 2024* Rising Star Educator Award
  • Outstanding Choral Music Educator Award
  • Outstanding Orchestra Educator Award
  • Frank Sumares Memorial Outstanding Jazz Educator Award
  • Outstanding Elementary Music Educator Award
  • Beyond the Baton Award
  • Lifetime Achievement Award