The New Jersey Jazz Education Achievement Award

On an annual basis, the NJAJE Board of Directors is proud to nominate a New Jersey jazz educator who has demonstrated the highest standards of teaching excellence and dedication to the jazz education community. The award is presented annually in November at the State Jazz Conference and again at the final concert of the NJ All State Jazz Ensemble and NJ All State Jazz Choir at NJPAC. A commemorative plaque is presented to each recipient.

2022 Awardee: Mr. Randy White

Past Awardees

Don Braden
Anthony Branker
Clem De Rosa
David Demsey​
Andrew DeNicola
​Denis Di Blasio
Clem DeRosa
Wayne Dillon
​Dr. Diana Dohrmann
​Bill Garton
Richard Graham
Dr. Jeffrey Kunkel
Jeffrey Haas
Brian Height
​Jeffrey Lesser
John Lindner
​David Thomas May
​Joel Perry
Earl Phillips​
​Rufus Reid
​Michael Russo
Julius Tolentino
​Ray Wiggins
Wilbur Witteman