PAS Lifetime Achievement in Education Award Nomination Form

Nominees must have demonstrated the highest ideals and professional integrity in percussion education and pedagogy with a significant history of exceptional and/or innovative teaching practices. Nominees will have strong reputations in areas such as (but not limited to) private teaching, ensemble directing, presentation of workshops, and pedagogical publications.

A nominee must have a record of sustained (though not necessarily continuous) contributions to the field and supportive of the philosophy and objectives of the Percussive Arts Society. Nominations may also be made posthumously. Additionally, self-nominations are accepted.

Nominations must include the following:

A nomination letter with multiple letters of recommendation (minimum of two).

Up to two letters of recommendation, plus the nomination letter, will be selected by the PAS Executive Director and forwarded to the Nominating Committee.

A biography of the nominee that focuses on a career history highlighting teaching positions, student accomplishments, publications, performances, teaching awards, or other honors received must be included in the nomination letter.
Nominee’s current contact information.

If a nominee is deceased, contact information of a surviving family member is preferred.

The deadline for nominations is July 30, 2026.

Nominator Information

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone Number

Nominee Information

Nominee First Name

Nominee Last Name

Nominee School / Organization
*If retired, type N/A

Is the individual you are nominating deceased?

YesNo

Nominee Email Address

Nominee Phone Number

Family Contact First Name

Family Contact Last Name

Family Contact Email Address

Family Contact Phone Number

Please provide your nomination letter, multiple letters of recommendation (minimum of 2) and a biography of the nominee that focuses on a career history highlighting teaching positions, student accomplishments, publications, performances, teaching awards, or other honors received.

When naming your files, please include the name of the individual in the file name.

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I certify that I have provided all of the application materials for this nomination as required. I understand that if the application is incomplete, the nominee will not be considered further for this award.