Arts Education Awards 2026
Katie Gillard, Judy Rosenthal Fuentes, Paige Catalina, Pat Roberts, Jamin London Tinsel, Sara Bailey, and Shannon Johnson, the 2025 Arts Education Award Winners
Bethany Gunnarson
OREGON ART EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
Sisters High School
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Molly Renauer
MIDDLE LEVEL ART EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
Mt. Tabor Middle School
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Addy Kessler
OREGON SECONDARY ART EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
Lincoln High School
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Randy Maves
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION
McDaniel High School
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Hannah Morris
NEW PROFESSIONAL ART EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
Mazama High School
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Andrew Butterfield
RETIRED ART EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
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Jordan Schnitzer
OUTSTANDING SUPPORT OF ART EDUCATORS
OAEA Awards Process
The Oregon Art Education Association administers a professional awards program to recognize and highlight excellence in the many outstanding individuals, associations, and programs devoted to furthering art education in our state.
Following the standards and procedures set forth by the National Art Education Association, OAEA’s purpose is:
to focus professional attention on quality art education and exemplary art educators;
to increase public awareness of the importance of quality art education;
to set standards for quality art education and show how they can be achieved;
to provide tangible recognition of achievement, earn respect of colleagues, and enhance professional opportunities for NAEA / OAEA members.