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Administrator of the Year

Is your administrator a super supporter of music education? Does he or she stand out as an exemplary star for our art? If so, please consider nominating him/her for the WMEA Administrator of the Year. All nominees will receive a WMEA certificate of nomination and the honoree selected will be celebrated at the WMEA State Conference in the next even-numbered year.

Prior Recipients

The following outstanding administrators have been recognized by WMEA for their outstanding support of music education in the schools.

2010Phil Brockman, Principal: Ballard High School
2012Kris Seibel, Director of Elementary Education: Yakima School District
2014Peter Finch, Assistant Superintendent: West Valley School District
2016Dr. Michael Copland, Deputy Superintendent: Bellingham Public Schools
2018J. Eric Diener, Principal: Wapato High School
2020Brian Flones, Superintendent: Wenatchee School District
2024Scott Fenter

Only current active, retired or partner members of WMEA are eligible to submit nominations for WMEA Administrator of the Year.

Go to the Nomination Form

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