This award will be presented annually to one outstanding member of the Missouri Choral Directors Association in accordance with the following criteria: 

• Nominee is a current member of MCDA in 1st through 7th years of contractual experience as a full-time choral director

• Demonstrates success in the teaching and performance of choral music in Missouri

• Demonstrates a professional demeanor in interactions with music colleagues

• Demonstrates potential as an exemplary professional with an extended career in choral music 

• Demonstrates a spirit of service and involvement through active participation in MCDA and choral music in general

Selection Procedures: Nominations will be solicited from the general membership of MCDA:

• Nominees must be current members of MCDA in 1st through 7th years of contractual experience as a full-time choral director

• Nominations must include a brief biographical sketch of the nominee along with a letter of nomination from a current member of MCDA and a letter of support from an administrator or supervisor recommending the nominee; 

• The elected members of the Executive Board of the Missouri Choral Directors Association shall serve as the selection committee reviewing the nominees; 

• Elected Members of the MCDA Executive Board are ineligible to be nominated for this award; 

• Nominations may be resubmitted for the duration of the eligibility period     (1-7 years), but are not automatically carried forward for future consideration