• 2027 Music Educator Award Nomination Form

    Thank you for your interest in the North Carolina Symphony's Music Educator Awards. The following awards are presented annually to North Carolina K-12 music educators:

    Maxine Swalin Award for Outstanding Educator ($1,000 Award)
    Jackson Parkhurst Award for Special Achievement ($500 Award)
    NC Symphony Musicians Award for less than 10 Years of Service ($500 Award)

    Please complete the form below to nominate a teacher at your school or district. Applications will be reviewed according to this rubric.

    To save your progress and return later, be sure to click 'SAVE' at the bottom of the form.

    Nominations are due December 1, 2026

    If you have any questions, please contact education@ncsymphony.org

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    Please complete the information below about the nominated educator. Please be as thorough and detailed as possible. Applications will be reviewed according to this rubric.

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  • Thank You For Your Nomination!

  • Would you like to receive up to two (2) complimentary tickets to a NC Symphony Classical series concert? Concerts take place in Raleigh (Meymandi Concert Hall), Pinehurst (Owens Auditorium), Wilmington (Wilson Center), and Chapel Hill (Memorial Hall).*
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