Rising Star – LePatrick Thomas/Ramey Elementary (Tyler ISD)

Distinguished Service to the Profession – Larry Wade Jr./Tyler High School (Tyler ISD)

Arts Teaching Excellence-Elementary – Jennifer Vaughn/Caldwell Arts Acadmey (Tyler ISD)

Arts Teaching Excellence-Middle School – Brian Persinger/Three Lakes Middle School (Tyler ISD)

Arts Teaching Excellence-High School – Todd Dock/Diboll High School (Diboll ISD)

Kay Arms Lifetime Achievement – Phil Rumbley/Caldwell Arts Academy (Tyler ISD)

Since 1997, Young Audiences of Northeast Texas has supported arts in education and partnered with educators to bring unique arts experiences to students, teachers and schools.
Our Arts in Education Awards event honors the true heroes of the arts, arts educators themselves with an honoree reception followed by dinner and awards. Young Audiences of Northeast Texas has honored 40 exceptional Fine Arts Teachers over the last 10 years.

Rising Star – Presented to an arts educator demonstrating excellence in his or her first 3 years of teaching.

Distinguished Service to the Profession – Presented to an educator who has not only provided outstanding service to his or her students but also to his or her colleagues and the field of arts education.

Arts Teaching Excellence Awards – Presented to an elementary, middle and high school arts teacher who has gone above and beyond in their field.

The Kay Arms Lifetime Achievement Award –  Presented to an educator who has dedicated his or her life to arts education.
In 2019, we renamed our most prestigious award. Founding board member and supporter, Kay Arms has dedicated her life to Young Audiences and the success of the students in Northeast Texas; she has been diligent in making sure the arts were, and remain a part of the core curriculum.

Nomination Requirements: Principal Recommendation Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Headshot, Work Sample, 300 Word Narrative

Nominations for the 2023 Arts in Education Awards are open until Febuary 1, 2023