Awards

Each year the Great Lakes Region presents the following awards:

  • Honorary Life Member Award: Awarded to any individual who resides within the Great Lakes Region and who has made varied and distinguished contributions to the field of music therapy.
  • Scholarly Activity Award: Awarded to a member of the Great Lakes Region who has contributed to the knowledge base of the field of music therapy through a pattern of scholarly presentation, research activity, publications, innovative techniques, etc.
  • Service Award: Awarded to a Music Therapist who is a member of the Great Lakes Region, and who has demonstrated a pattern of outstanding service and dedication to the Region through contributions as a clinician, clinical trainer, educator, Executive Committee member, government or public relations proponent, etc.

The awards are presented every year at the GLR Conference in the Spring. Anyone can submit a nomination! Take a moment to consider and recognize a deserving colleague, mentor, or teacher.

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Community Spotlights
Thankful Thursdays…

The GLR is highlighting our community in various ways.  Each Thursday, we’ll highlight and thank someone for their part in bringing the GLR’s vision and mission to life at a regional, state and/or local level. 

GLR Mission:  Our mission is to create an inclusive, equitable, accessible, and informed community of diverse music therapy partners across the Great Lakes Region.

GLR Vision:  A music therapy culture that inspires ongoing growth of music therapists, their networks, and the profession. 

GLR Internship Spotlights…

Would you like to have your internship site highlighted on our social media pages?  This is a wonderful opportunity to gain exposure to potential interns as well as to share unique aspects of your site.

University Music Therapy Program Social Media
Take-Over…

Interested in you or your students being highlighted on our social media pages? Universities will have access to GLR’s social media for 24 hours to spotlight what is happening at your institution as your students go through their education.

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