The Spartanburg Philharmonic proudly presents the 2025-26

Music Educator of the Year Award

The Spartanburg Philharmonic is proud to announce the establishment of the Music Educator of the Year Award, dedicated to honoring outstanding music educators in Spartanburg County. This prestigious award celebrates the exceptional dedication, creativity, and passion of local music teachers who inspire and cultivate a love of music in their students. By recognizing the invaluable contributions of these educators, the Spartanburg Philharmonic aims to highlight the vital role that music education plays in enriching our community and fostering the next generation of musicians. Nominations are now open, and we encourage everyone to join us in acknowledging the remarkable efforts of our county’s music educators.

Nomination Deadline: January 31, 2026

Announcement: March 2026

Complete the form below to nominate an outstanding Music Educator in Spartanburg County.

Nominee Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address of Nominee

Nominee's Current Role

Title, School, and/or Facility the nominee is currently serving in

Music Genre of the Nominee

General Music

Chorus

Band

Orchestra

Musical Theater

Church Music

Years of Service as an Educator:

Person Making the Nomination and Relationship to the Applicant:

Self, Colleague, Community Member, etc.

What is the educational impact of the applicant on music students in Spartanburg County?

Past awards, titles, and/or conference presentations received by the applicant related to their musical career:

A list of awards, etc. and dates are acceptable

Why should this applicant be chosen as the winner?