Best of State Local Association Award

This award recognizes and highlights the accomplishments of TMTA local associations. TMTA will donate $200 to the Elizabeth Morris Memorial Fund to honor the winning association. The association will be recognized throughout the year as Best of State. In order to receive the TMTA Best of State Award, an association shall submit an application listing local, state, and national activities, participation, and events. The winning association of the Best of State Award is ineligible to reapply for the award for a period of five years.  

Deadline: October 1 (Application form can be found on the Local President's Management Bar)

Past Winners

2024   Lubbock Music Teachers Association (pictured)

2023   Katy Music Teachers Association 

2022   Conroe Music Teachers Association 

2021   Austin District Music Teachers Association

2020   Fort Worth Music Teachers Association

2019   Independent Music Teachers Association

2018   Bay Area Music Teachers Association

2017   Mid-Cities and Richardson Music Teachers Associations (tie)

2016   Conroe Music Teachers Association

2015   El Paso Music Teachers Association

2014   Austin District Music Teachers Association

2013   San Angelo Music Teachers Association

2012   Bay Area Music Teachers Association

2011   East Texas Music Teachers Association

2010   Conroe Music Teachers Association

2009   Abilene Music Teachers Association

2008   El Paso Music Teachers Association

2007   Conroe Music Teachers Association

2006   Lubbock Music Teachers Association