CELEBRATING AND HONORING OUR AWESOME DRAGONS 

Congratulations Mr. Dan Lewer!
​Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History State History Teacher of the Year Award: 

The mission of the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is to promote the knowledge and understanding of American history through educational programs and resources. 

Congratulations Mr. Gary Washburn!
Established in 2012 by the JEN Board of Directors, the JEN LeJENds of Jazz Education Award honors true legends in jazz education. This award is bestowed upon a jazz educator who has distinguished themselves by living up to the JEN Mission.

​The following criteria are some of the qualities used for the selection of this award. These criteria should have been demonstrated over several decades of work.

• Demonstration of being an outstanding educator.
• Promoting Jazz in all formats (performance and audiences).
• Encouraging and inspiring musicians, teachers and aficionados of all ages.
• Recognition at a national and/or international level.
• Demonstration of a true passion for the art.