OkCDA Director of Distinction Award
The Oklahoma Choral Directors Association regularly recognizes a Director of Distinction. Recipients should exemplify the following characteristics:
1. Active involvement in choral music in Oklahoma
2. Consistent and current ACDA/OkCDA membership and active participation
3. High performance and literature standards
4. Outstanding leadership in choral music earning the respect and admiration of colleagues and students alike
5. A record of service to ACDA/OkCDA through offices held, committee work, etc.
Selection Guidelines:
1. The selection committee consists of the OkCDA President, President Elect, and Past President plus two Directors of Distinction
2. Nominations should be completed using the online form
3. Deadline for nominations will be May 15th of every year
4. Nominations for qualified candidates are automatically carried forward by the selection committee for two subsequent years, and thereafter may be resubmitted for future consideration
5. The award may not be presented if no nominee meets the criteria
6. The selection committee will present the nominee to the entire OkCDA Board for confirmation
7. The award will be presented at the annual OkCDA Summer Conference or the OkCDA All-State Festival in January
2020
Wes Singleton
2021
Bill Perring
2022
Doris Lambert
2019
Charles Reiger
2018
Stacy Weger
2017
Linda Jones
2016
Jeanine Gully
2015
Tony Gonzalez
2014
Ramona Cummings
2013
Mark Powell
2012
Brent Ballweg
2011
Darla Eshelman
2010
Jan Smith
2009
JoAnn Struck
2007
Marilyn Meyers
2006
Susan Mueller
2005
Jimmy Zinn
(posthumously)
2004
Patti Drennan
2003
Robert Kidd
2002
John Gerber
2001
Robert Ward
2000
Marilyn Carver
1999
Debra Spurgeon
1998
Carolyn Wilkins
1997
Perry White
1996
Steven Curtis
1995
Nancy Cobb
1994
Jerry McCoy
1993
Stephen Coker
1992
Marjorie Malone
1991
Dennis Shrock
1990
James Woodward
(posthumously)
1989
Betty Woodward
1988
Paula Isch
1987
Kathlyn Reynolds
1986
Jonna Johnson
1985
Nancy Cox
1984
Betty Woods
1983
Terry Attebery
1982
Janis Dawson
1981
Boyd Fees
1980
Charles Chapman
1979
Coleman Smith
1978
Ken Cox
1977
Ve Don Law
1976
Russell Mathis
Director of Distinction Nomination Information
To submit a nominee, please complete the form by May 15th. The selection committee will meet to choose the recipients from the qualifying nominations. The committee will recommend their choices to the OkCDA Board for final approval. Nominations for qualified candidates are automatically carried forward by the selection committee for two subsequent years, and thereafter may be resubmitted for future consideration.