2021 Patrick John Hughes Parent/Booster Award Nomination Form

Presented annually by Music for All

The Patrick John Hughes Parent/Booster Award acknowledges the support, involvement and contributions to the advancement and success of a scholastic music education program. Presented annually by Music for All, the award is named in honor of Mr. Patrick John Hughes, a music parent who has inspired millions. Learn more about the award and the inspiring story of Patrick John Hughes at education.musicforall.org/hughes.

Nominations must be completed by September 15, 2021. If you have any questions about the Parent/Booster Award, please contact: Ben Zolkower, Education and Advocacy Coordinator, at 317-524-6209 or ben.z@musicforall.org.

Qualifications

All current, active parents, boosters, or supporters of any scholastic music education program are eligible for nomination. The program does not have to be affiliated with Music for All or Bands of America. Former or inactive parents, boosters, and supporters of Music for All and/or Bands of America participating programs may also be nominated.

Selection Criteria
Nominees will be evaluated based on the following selection criteria:

Value of Service
Level of involvement with the music program
Strength of the letters of support
Results achieved by nominee
Power of story to motivate others
Creativity of the nomination entry
Audio/video supporting materials

Nomination Procedure

In addition to the completion of this nomination form, please submit the following:

Nomination support letters from one music educator at the school where nominee is/was a parent, booster, or supporter
Two additional support letters (can be from other boosters, parents, teachers, administrators, or students, but only one can be a student letter).
Video nomination encouraged but not required. Videos should be limited to a maximum length of three minutes. Accepted file types: .wav, .mp3, .mp4, or quicktime.

Nominee Information

Nominee First Name:

Nominee Last Name:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Nominee's Email Address:

Nominee's Phone:

Is Nominee currently an active parent/booster of their school music program?

YesNo

What school? Please include location (city and state):

If not currently active, list school(s) where nominee was active parent/booster:

Years Nominee was active parent/booster (i.e. 200X - 201X, 2018-present):

Roles and/or Booster Office Titles Held:

Please list related activities and support (i.e. Marching Band Pit Crew, Solo and Ensemble Coordinator, International Trip Head Counselor, Fundraising Chairperson, Major Donor):

Music Teacher Information

Music Teacher Contact Name:

Music Teacher Email

Music Teacher Phone:

Nominator Information

Nominating Person's Name:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Nominating Person's Email:

Nominating Person's Phone:

Nominator's relationship to the Nominee:

Nominating person must include a written essay on why they feel this nominee should be named the Patrick John Hughes Parent/Booster of the Year.

Supporting Material Submission

Letter from music educator at school where nominee is/was a parent, booster, or supporter:

Essay from the Nominator

Support Letter

Do you have video/audio materials to submit?

YesNo

How would you like to upload your materials?

I would like to upload directly to this form I would like to provide a link to my videoI would like to email directly to Music for AllI would like to mail a hard copy of my materials directly to Music for All

Upload your video here

Link to video:

Emailing Your Video

Please email your video to the Education Department at education@musicforall.org.

Mail Your Video

Please mail a hardcopy (i.e. DVD or flash-drive)* of your supporting video to:

Music for All
Attn: Ben Zolkower
39 W. Jackson Place Suite 150
Indianapolis, IN 46225

*Materials submitted will not be returned

Additional Supporting Materials

The winner will be notified by October 15, 2021 and invited to participate in an awards ceremony at the Grand National Championships in Indianapolis on Friday evening, November 12, 2021. Music for All will provide hotel accommodations (one room, double occupancy) for two nights and VIP tickets to all Grand Nationals events for up to four family members. Transportation to Indianapolis is the responsibility of the recipient.

If you have any questions about the Parent/Booster Award, please contact: Ben Zolkower, Education and Advocacy Coordinator, at 317-524-6209 or ben.z@musicforall.org.

Thank you for honoring the outstanding Parent/Booster in your life!

Contact Information