KCMEA Awards
2025 - 2026 Award Winners
Outstanding Educator of the Year
Honoring Extraordinary Accomplishments in Music Education
Becky Baker
Hall of Fame Award
Honoring Lifetime Achievement in Music Education
Grady Walls
Outstanding Administrator Award
Honoring a Non-Music-Educator Who As A School Administrator, Has Contributed Powerfully To the Support Of Music Education
Pat Spears
College/University Music Educator Award
Honoring Excellence in Music Education at the College/University Level.
Matt Hanne
General Music Educator Award
Honoring Excellence in General Classroom Music Education
Nancy Posada
Elementary Music Educator Award
Honoring Excellence in Elementary Instrumental and Choral Music Instruction
Sal Rios
Band Educator Award
Honoring Excellence in Instrumental Education and Performance
Amanda Posey
Choral Educator Award
Honoring Excellence in Choral Education and Performance
Nichole Heasley
Orchestra Educator Award
Honoring Excellence in Orchestra Education and Performance
Amanda Sproul
Jazz Educator Award
Honoring Excellence in Jazz Education and Performance
Ben Horton
Multicultural Music Award
Honoring Excellence in Multicultural Music Education
Matt Ouska
Emerging Educator Award
Honoring Excellence as an Early Career Educator
Natalie Hensley
Retired Music Educator Award
​Honoring Continued Influence in Developing Teachers