The Alabama Music Educators Association (AMEA) honors exceptional administrators who have demonstrated a profound commitment and dedication to music education in Alabama. The “Outstanding Administrator” award recognizes those whose support has significantly advanced the cause of music education, providing inspiration and direction to educators and students alike.
This award is made possible through the thoughtful nominations submitted by our members, highlighting the remarkable efforts of administrators who have gone above and beyond in their support of music education. Nominations are accepted until July 15 each year. To nominate an outstanding administrator, please click the button below and complete the nomination form.
Past Recipients
| YEAR | RECIPIENT/POSITION | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ed Nichols | Madison City Schools |
| 2025 | Christy Mims | Jemison Middle School |
| 2024 | Brad Hunter | Lee County Schools |
| 2023 | Laura Tate | Edgewood Elementary School |
| 2022 | Chad Holden, Superintendent | Muscle Shoals City Schools |
| 2021 | Dee Dee Jones, Superintendent | Hartselle City Schools |
| 2019 | Deidra Robinson, Principal | Albertville High School |
| 2018 | L. Wayne Vickers, Superintendent | Alabaster City Schools |
| 2017 | Mark Richardson, Principal | Vestavia Hills Elementary East |
| 2015 | Dianne Johnson, Director of Arts Education | Jefferson County Schools |
| 2014 | Bill Cleveland, Superintendent | Homewood City Schools |
| 2013 | Reba Caldwell | Tuscaloosa County High School |
| 2013 | Vic Wilson | Mountain Brook High School |
| 2012 | Jim Jeffers, Superintendent | Tallassee City Schools |
| 2011 | Rita Thomas, Principal | Hillcrest High School |
| 2010 | Michael Reed, Superintendent | Hartselle City Schools |
| 2009 | Charles Mason, Superintendent | Mountain Brook City Schools |
| 2008 | Phillip Hammonds, Superintendent | Jefferson County Schools |
| 2007 | Jane Baker, Principal | Shades Valley High School |
| 2005 | Ray Winegar, Elementary Coordinator | Opelika City Schools |
| 2004 | David Miles,Principal | Pizitz Middle School |
| 2003 | Earl Franks, Principal | Luverne High School |
| 2002 | Geoffrey Spann, Principal | Troy Elementary School |
| 1999 | Mary Ann Culotta, Director of Arts Education | Jefferson County Board of Education |
| 1998 | David Earl Carter | Enterprise High School |
| 1997 | Lewis Copeland | Davidson High School |
| 1995 | James Lambert | Monroeville Jr. High |
| 1992 | Michael Gross | Vestavia Hills High School |
| 1989 | Terry Wilkerson | Monroeville Jr. High |
| 1988 | Kenneth Abbott | Hewitt-Trussville High School |
| 1987 | Robert Chapman | Simmons Middle School |
| 1985 | R. A. Ginn | Pinson Elementary School |
| 1983 | John Allen Pickard | Selma City Schools |