WVMEA Awards

WVMEA annually recognizes the dedication and service of music educators around the state during the WVMEA In-Service Conference.

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WVMEA AWARD NOMINATIONS

Nominate your favorite people in music education. Winners will be recognized at the Annual WVMEA In-Service Conference.

WVMEA Future Music Educator Scholarship

WVMEA believes in the importance of developing future music educators in West Virginia. This scholarship award of $500 recognizes upcoming music educators who set high standards for themselves and offer inspiration and direction for others.  Email philwyatt@gmail.com with questions or concerns.  See a sample PDF >>

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Superintendent of the Year

WVMEA recognizes outstanding school superintendents who make a significant impact on music in their counties. Submit your nominee for the 2025 Superintendent of the Year Award.  See a sample PDF >>

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Hall of Fame

WVMEA recognizes members who have developed outstanding school music programs, made significant contributions to music education in the state, and have a minimum of 15 years of music service in West Virginia. Submit your nominee for the 2024 Hall of Fame Award.  See a sample PDF >>

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WVMEA 25 Years of Membership

Help us honor you for your years of commitment to music education. Honorees will be recognized at the General Meeting during the 2024 In-Service Conference Charleston, WV.   See a sample PDF >>

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Past-Presidents

  • 2023-24: Eric Staats
  • 2021-23: Bobby Jenks
  • 2019-21: Keith Jackson
  • 2017-19: Andi Hasley
  • 2015-17: Kathleen Fox
  • 2013-15: Rachel Reynolds
  • 2012-13: Elizabeth Marshall-MacVean
  • 2011-12: Jack Deskins
  • 2009-11: Elizabeth Marshall-MacVean
  • 2007-09: Larry Stickler
  • 2005-07: Richard Brown
  • 2003-05: Philip Wyatt
  • 2001-03: Kathleen G. Corbett
  • 1999-2001: Richard Lemke
  • 1997-99: Gary Marvel
  • 1995-97: James C. Guerriero
  • 1993-95: David Bess
  • 1991-93: Michael Roberts
  • 1989-91: James Pantle
  • 1987-89: Charles Martyn
  • 1985-87: Harry Faulk
  • 1983-85: Donald Hamilton
  • 1981-83: Phyllis Osenton
  • 1979-81: Arlie Turner
  • 1977-79: Patrick Fitzgerald
  • 1975-77: Robert Wolff
  • 1973-75: Glenn Goodwin
  • 1971-73: Al Frey
  • 1969-71: Nels Leonard
  • 1967-69: Ronald Wood
  • 1965-67: Edward Wolf
  • 1963-65: Elinor Copenhaver
  • 1961-63: Saul Fisher
  • 1959-61: Harold Ewing
  • 1957-59: Richard Wellock
  • 1955-57: Harold Orendorff
  • 1951-55: Clifford Brown

Presidential Awards

  • 2024: Brandon Willard
  • 2023: Dr. Sandra Schwartz
  • 2022: WV Governor Jim Justice
  • 2020: Renee Wyatt
  • 2019: Randall Reid-Smith
  • 2018: J.P. Lynch
  • 2017: Neil Randolph
  • 2016: Kathleen Corbett, Philip Wyatt
  • 2009: David Bess, Al Frey, Richard Lemke, John L. Puffenbarger, Kathryne Williams, Betty S. Wilson
  • 1997: David Bess
  • 1995: Michael Roberts
  • 1993: Harry Faulk, Al Frey
  • 1990: James B. Andrews, Charles R. Hoffer, Jeanne Moore
  • 1989: James Guerriero, Elizabeth Henderson, John Schooley, Richard Wellock
  • 1988: Patrick Fitzgerald, Charles Gorby, Fred Ross
  • 1987: Robert Wolff
  • 1986: Al Frey, Edward Wolf

Future Music Educator Scholarship

  • 2023: Garrett Materne
  • 2022: Emma Harbour
  • 2021: Isaac Neff
  • 2021: Jakob Baker
  • 2021: Skylar Vance
  • 2018: Isaac Price
  • 2017: Piper McLaughlin
  • 2016: Olivia Insani
  • 2015: Anna Carpenter

Superintendents of the Year

  • 2024: Dr. Shelby Haines — Marshall Co.
  • 2023: Christie Willis – Wood Co.
  • 2022: Debra Schmidlen – Randolph Co. 
  • 2019: Jeffrey Woofter, Barbour Co.
  • 2017: Blaine C. Hess, Jackson Co.
  • 2016: Michael Hince, Marshall Co.
  • 2014: Dr. Joseph Mace, Lewis Co.
  • 2012: Suzanne Dickens, Mason Co.
  • 2011: Susan K. Wall, Jefferson Co.
  • 2009: Lawrence M. Miller, Ohio Co.
  • 2008: Jeff T. Hoover, Tyler Co.
  • 2007: Tilden “Skip” Hackworth, Mineral Co.
  • 2006: Dr. James A. Phares, Marion Co.
  • 2005: Manny P. Arvon, Berkeley Co.
  • 2003: Ronald E. Ray, Jackson Co.
  • 2001: Gary D. Sumpter, Boone Co.
  • 2000: Dr. Ronald Duerring, Kanawha Co.
  • 1998-99: Dr. H. Lawrence Jones, Ohio Co.
  • 1997: Jorea Marple, Kanawha Co.
  • 1996: William Capehart, Cabell Co.
  • 1995: Dr. Wendell Teets, Taylor Co.
  • 1994: John D. Myers, Logan Co.
  • 1993: Lynn Westfall, Upshur Co.
  • 1992: Mary Alice Klein, Tucker Co.
  • 1991: John D. Myers, Marion Co.
  • 1990: Jack C. Dulaney, Monongalia Co.
  • 1989: Gerrita Postlewait, Wetzel Co.
  • 1988: James G. Dawson, Clay Co.
  • 1987: William D. Staats, Wood Co.
  • 1986: Raymond H. Frazier, Jefferson Co.
  • 1985: Henry Marockie, Ohio Co.

WVMEA Hall of Fame

  • 2024: Ben Podolski
  • 2023: Kathleen Corbett
  • 2022: Mark Hardman
  • 2019: Lou Casini
  • 2018: Ron Rose, Neil Randolph, John Hendricks, Wayne Smith
  • 2017: Dr. David Bess
  • 2016: Dr. Janet Robbins, Don Hamilton
  • 2015: Randall Brannon
  • 2014: Linda Kaye Ward
  • 2012: Joyce Ann Flint
  • 2011: Betty Sallack Wilson
  • 2010: Patrick Garrett, Richard Lemke
  • 2009: Richard H. Lawson
  • 2008: William Melton Saunders, Thomas R. Chaffin, John H. Schooley
  • 2006: John Puffenbarger
  • 2005: Richard T. Frush
  • 2004: Phil Faini, Phil Rossano
  • 2003: Margaret Pantalone, Rhonda Smalley, Gary Stewart
  • 2002: John Paul Lynch, Barry Vingle
  • 2001: John F. Christian
  • 2000: Olga Hardman
  • 1999: Kathryne A. Williams, Randall Hall
  • 1998: Joseph R. Ervin
  • 1997: Al Frey, Charles Martyn
  • 1996: Glenn Sallack, Phyllis M. Osenton, Michael Roberts
  • 1995: Richard Wellock
  • 1994: Clifford Brown, J. Loren Mercer

25 Years of Distinguished Service

  • 2024
    David Alfred, James Allder, Wes Bullington, Martina Norman-Kiser, Leslie Riedel, Hope Staats, Eric Staats2023
    Tracey Filben, Meleah Fisher, Bobby Jenks, Lee Ann Lykens, Roger Walker2022
    Jeff Caplinger, Missy Edwards, Neil King, J.P. Lynch, Mark Palmer, Sharon Walton2020
    Radonna Hess, H.G. Young, David Gonzol2019
    Jeanette M. Bowlby2018
    Eva DelGallo, John Ryder, Glen Allen Kade. Mark Hopkins, Sheri Tadlock, Arlene Bennett2017
    Patience L. Brock, T. Edwin Harkless, Fred Meyer, Awyn McQueen-Milam, Terri Taylor2016
    Pamela McClain, Donna Clark

    2015
    Teresa Adams, Kimberly Cook, Patrick Garrett, Benjamin Podolski

    2012
    Cynthia Coulson

    2010
    David L. Chenoweth, Denny Sayre, Doug Wayne, Tracy Wayne, Janet E. Zirkle

    2008
    Bruce L. Ensinger

    2006
    Janet E. Bailey, Fran Fluharty, Jay W. Frye, Mary Willene H. Moore, Anna M. Smith, Babs Smith, John L. Sullivan, Timothy H. Waugh

    2004
    Sue Ann Armstrong, Randall L. Brannon, Thomas R. Chaffin, Kathleen G. Corbett, Randall Hall, John Paul Lynch, Sr., Clara Jane Negie, Joyce Good Pitchford, Sharon Poole, Neil Randolph, Mel Saunders, Bob Scott, Cathy L. Walker

    2002
    Felicia J. Burger-Westfall, Richard Lemke, Fonda Lockhart, Phill Wyatt, Renee Wyatt

    2000
    Grace Arrowood, Shanilyn Bovey, Sally Conklin, Richard T. Frush, Brenda M. Joe, Charles E. Mohnacky, Terry Jean Nichols, Rhonda E. Smalley, Robert T. Thompson, Kenneth Weaver, H. Paul Yoho

    1998
    Norman W. Adlington, Joseph R. Ervin, Betty Jo Clingman Harris, Michael R. Leatherman, Suzanne M. Lowry, Stephen G. Swank, Robert M. Tibbs Sr., John C. Van Camp, James J. Work, Rose H. Zelinski

    1996
    John F. Christian, Marcia Ann Davis, Dennis C. Fisher, Ken Godwin Jr., James C. Guerriero, Harry Sacco, Gary Stewart, Bernard F. Tonalli Jr., Barry W. Vingle, Linda Kaye Ward, Mason D. Worrell

    1994
    David Burton, Tommy Castle, Lowell Gray, Charles Martyn, Ronald Rose, James Spencer, Robert Tweel, Betty Wilson

    1992
    Joseph Ervin, Alfred R. de Jaager, Greg Kennedy, Carrie Garton Lambert, Michael Perri

    1990
    D. Wayne Hager, Edward P. McKown, Edward M. Vineyard

    1988
    Gerald A. Foster, Linda Hawkins, Patricia Linkenhoker, John Puffenbarger, Winoma Spurgeon, Robert Wolff

    1986
    Blaine Corder, Olga Hardman, Dale Riley, Patrick Wisman, Sandra Wisman, Edward Wolf

    1984
    Arlene Dillon, Donald Hamilton, Elizabeth Henderson, Nels Leonard, Robert Leurant, Phyllis Osenton

    1981
    Janice Chandler, Dolores McGucken, Thomas Reed, Lia Vaglio

    1979
    Patricia Green, James Porter, Harriet Tucker, Robert Wright

    1977
    Sara Francis Bailey, Erma Brooks, Harold Ewing, Al Frey, Cary McClure, Margaret Pantalone, James Rathburn, Alan Staton, Richard Wellock, Kathryne Williams, Robert Williams, Ronald Wood