KCMEA Awards
2023 Award Winners
Outstanding Educator of the Year
Honoring Extraordinary Accomplishments in Music Education
Kris Tiner
Hall of Fame Award
Honoring Lifetime Achievement in Music Education
Bee Barmann
Outstanding Administrator Award
Honoring a Non-Music-Educator Who As A School Administrator, Has Contributed Powerfully To the Support Of Music Education
Rebekah Stambook
College/University Music Educator Award
Honoring Excellence in Music Education at the College/University Level.
Dr. Angel M. Vázquez-Ramos
General Music Educator Award
Honoring Excellence in General Classroom Music Education
Salvador Rios
Elementary Music Educator Award
Honoring Excellence in Elementary Instrumental and Choral Music Instruction
Roberto Becerra
Band Educator Award
Honoring Excellence in Instrumental Education and Performance
Jared Dalgleish
Choral Educator Award
Honoring Excellence in Choral Education and Performance
Ryan Clippinger
Orchestra Educator Award
Honoring Excellence in Orchestra Education and Performance
Sue Dockweiler
Jazz Educator Award
Honoring Excellence in Jazz Education and Performance
Brad Pickett
Multicultural Music Award
Honoring Excellence in Multicultural Music Education
Patrick Burzlaff
Retired Music Educator Award
Honoring Continued Influence in Developing Teachers