Be a part of this season's event. Attend or be a sponsor. Help us celebrate the 2026 EDUCATOR AWARD recipients!
AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED: At the March 1, 2026 afternoon Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra performance with a reception in the Atrium of the Bradley Symphony Center to follow that performance.
all the past recipients!
NOMINATIONS
CIVIC MUSIC MKE is proud to annually recognize individuals for their outstanding work in the field of music education. We are pleased to host this celebration of educators in the month of March - - Music in Our Schools Month. We are honored to continue our collaboration with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra on this project.
Do you have someone in mind who is deserving of one of these awards because of their dedication and contribution to an area music program? Read on for details.
TEACHERS
Awards include:
CERTIFICATES OF EXCELLENCE for outstanding educators in any or all of the following categories.
• Instrumental Music Instruction
• Choral Music Instruction
• General Music Instruction
• Studio Music Instruction
• Youth Music Instruction
MUSIC TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Consideration is given to all Certificate of Excellence nominees for this award by the CIVIC MUSIC MKE Board of Directors who review and select the recipients.
EMERGING MUSIC EDUCATOR: This award honors school music educators who have been teaching for five years or less.
MSO ACE TEACHER OF THE YEAR: This award honors grade school level classroom teachers who demonstrate outstanding commitment to arts integration through the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s Arts in Community Education (ACE) program, and support music and the arts throughout their schools.
ADMINISTRATORS
EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR: This award honors educational administrators who have shown outstanding support for music education and teachers of music. By applauding outstanding educational administrators, we encourage and draw attention to those lending important support for music education.
NOMINATION DEADLINE: December 5
Nominations for this 2025-26 season are now closed. You may use the form to submit your nomination for the 2026-27 season.