Lacey Powell
Outstanding Music Educator Award
AMEA honors its members who have shown a special dedication to music education in Alabama. Named in honor of two-term AMEA President and former AMEA Executive Director, Lacey Powell, this award honors those who have set high standards for our profession, and who give all of us inspiration and direction. Nominations are accepted up to July 15 each year.
| Year | Recipient/Position | School |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Deanna Bell | Vestavia Hills Elementary East |
| 2019 | Dr. Rob Lyda | Cary Woods Elementary School, Auburn |
| 2018 | Kim Bain | Pizitz Middle School |
| 2016 | Diane Orlofsky | Troy University |
| 2015 | Lea Hoppe | Randolph School |
| 2013 | Gene Inglis | Saks High School |
| 2012 | Regina Noland | Tuscaloosa City Schools |
| 2011 | Paul Edmondson | Gadsden City High School |
| 2010 | Michael T. Nix | Lauderdale County Schools |
| 2009 | Leslie Welker | Hillcrest Middle School |
| 2007 | Johnnie Vinson | Auburn University |
| 1996 | Frances Moss | Calhoun Community College |
| 1993 | Lacey Powell | AMEA President & Executive Director |
| 1992 | Bobby McCullar | Minor High School |
| 1991 | Ted Galloway | Vestavia Hills High School |
| 1990 | Dianne Johnson | Jefferson County Schools |
| 1989 | Bill Brunner | Austin High School |
| 1988 | Hugh Thomas | Birmingham Southern College |
| 1987 | Jerry Bobo | Fayette County High School |
| 1985 | Wilbur "Bodie" Hinton | Auburn University |
| 1983 | John M. Long | Troy University |