Barbara M. Odom Distinguished Service Award
Awarded to a person “who has clearly given very special service to AMEA or to the goals and purposes of AMEA.” The recipient is “clearly recognizable statewide, and the service for which the award is given represents a long range commitment that, in every way, can be considered extraordinary and distinguished.” The person has given tirelessly and selflessly to the cause of music education in Alabama and this person’s service would be greatly missed. Nominations are accepted up to July 15 each year.
Year | Recipient | School/Position |
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2019 | Dr. Carl B. Hancock | AMEA President & The University of Alabama |
2015 | Garry Taylor | AMEA Executive Director & Ala Breve Editor |
2012 | Joe Hull | Tuscaloosa Music Shop |
2011 | Gene Gooch | ABA Executive Director |
2010 | Tony Pike | Davidson High School |
2008 | Rhonda Tucker | Shades Cahaba Elementary School |
2007 | Steve McLendon | AMEA President & Dothan High School |
2006 | Darry Pilkington | Hoover High School |
2005 | Dr. John M. Long | Troy University |
2004 | Lacey Powell | AMEA President & Executive Director |
2003 | Greta Champlin | Huntsville City Schools |