THE MORNA-JUNE MORROW AWARD

To qualify for the Morna-June Morrow Award for Excellence in Music Education in Manitoba, all nominees (and nominators) must be current members of the Manitoba Orff Chapter, and meet at least 4 of the 6 criteria listed below.

Criteria:

1. Music teacher in a public or private school or institution for a minimum of 15 years. 
2. Actively using Orff methodology in the music class setting.
3. Actively involved in community music activities (e.g. divisional, church, or community groups).
4. Self-initiating in his/her professional development.
5. Strong sense of dedication and organizational skills.
6. Actively involved with a music-related board/executive (ie: MOC, MMEA, MCA, etc.)

The award nomination should include the following:

• Sponsor’s name and affiliation to Nominee (must not be a parent of a student)
• Information concerning Nominee
• Teaching experience of Nominee (ie: position, location, years of experience)
• Nominee’s contribution to the profession including school program, extracurricular
• Activities, community involvement, professional development, and involvement in workshops/in-services.
• Publication and recognition awards received by Nominee
• Rationale for nomination
• Signatures of both the sponsor and the Nominee.