Award Information and Nomination

Orchestra Director of the Year Award
Nomination & Selection Process

DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 31, 2021

The Texas Orchestra Directors Association Orchestra Director of the Year (ODY) Award was established to honor Texas orchestra directors with 21+ years of orchestral teaching experience who have exemplified outstanding achievement in lifetime service and leadership in Texas schools

Criteria for Nomination

Nominees must be current members of TODA
Nominee must have at least 21 years of successful orchestra teaching experience.
Nominees must exemplify outstanding achievement and lifetime service as an orchestra director in Texas

Nomination Process

Nominations should be submitted by TODA members only
Nominations should include:
--Name and address of Nominee
--Brief biographical information
--Recommendation information (may include newspaper articles, letters of recommendation or other
documentation)

Selection Process

Recommendations sent to TODA Office - TBD
TODA Board of Directors will select the recipient at the TMEA Board Meeting
TODA President will notify the recipient
Recipient must be present at the TODA Convention to accept the award from the TODA President
Nominator and nominations will roll forward three years for consideration by the TODA Board members.

Director of Distinction Award
Nomination & Selection Process

The Texas Director of Distinction Award was established in 2019 to honor Texas orchestra directors with 10+ years of orchestral teaching experience exemplified outstanding achievement in lifetime service and leadership in Texas schools

DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 31, 2021

Criteria for Nomination

Nominees must be current members of TODA
Nominee must have 11+ years successful orchestra teaching experience.
Career marked by excellence in teaching and orchestral performances

Nomination Process

Nominations should be submitted by TODA members only
Nominations should include:
--Name and address of Nominee
--Brief biographical information
--Recommendation information (may include newspaper articles, letters of recommendation or other
documentation)

Selection Process

Recommendations sent to TODA Office - TBD
TODA Board of Directors will select the recipient at the TMEA Board Meeting
TODA President will notify the recipient
Recipient must be present at the TODA Convention to accept the award from the TODA President
Nominator and nominations will roll forward three years (as long as this still meets criteria for years of
experience) for consideration by the TODA Board members.

Young Educator Award
Nomination & Selection Process

The Texas Young Educator Award was established in 2019 to honor Texas orchestra directors with 0-10 years of orchestral teaching experience.

DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 31, 2021

Criteria for Nomination

Nominees must be current members of TODA
Nominee must have 10 years or less successful orchestra teaching experience
Career marked by excellence in teaching and orchestral performances

Nomination Process

Nominations should be submitted by TODA members only
Nominations should include:
--Name and address of Nominee
--Brief biographical information
--Recommendation information (may include newspaper articles, letters of recommendation or other
documentation)

Selection Process

Recommendations sent to TODA Office - TBD
TODA Board of Directors will select the recipient at the TMEA Board Meeting
TODA President will notify the recipient
Recipient must be present at the TODA Convention to accept the award from the TODA President
Nominator and nominations will roll forward three years (as long as this still meets criteria for years of
experience) for consideration by the TODA Board members.