WVMEA
AWARDS
WVMEA annually recognizes the dedication and service of music educators around the state during the WVMEA In-Service Conference.
Submit Your WVMEA Award Nominations
2023 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.
The application deadline is closed until 2024.
2023 Superintendent of the Year
WVMEA recognizes outstanding school superintendents who make a significant impact on music in their counties. Submit your nominee for the 2023 Superintendent of the Year Award.
Applications are now closed until 2024.
2023 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 2022 Hall of Fame Award.
Applications are now closed until 2024.
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 2023 In-Service Conference on March 2, 2023 in Charleston, WV.
Applications are now closed until 2024.
Past Presidents
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
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
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
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
2023
Tracey Filben, Meleah Fisher, Bobby Jenks, Lee Ann Lykens, Roger Walker
2022
Jeff Caplinger, Missy Edwards, Neil King, J.P. Lynch, Mark Palmer, Sharon Walton
2020
Radonna Hess, H.G. Young, David Gonzol
2019
Jeanette M. Bowlby
2018
Eva DelGallo, John Ryder, Glen Allen Kade. Mark Hopkins, Sheri Tadlock, Arlene Bennett
2017
Patience L. Brock, T. Edwin Harkless, Fred Meyer, Awyn McQueen-Milam, Terri Taylor
2016
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
