The Massachusetts Instrumental Conductors Association's Paul Smith Hall of Fame Award is presented annually to a Massachusetts music conductor who is a musical and personal inspiration to students, the community and other professional conductors. Admission to the Hall of Fame is limited to two conductors per year.

In presenting this award, the MICCA Executive Board wishes to recognize persons who best represent the high personal, musical, and professional teaching standards of the late Paul Smith, Sr., former Director of Music in the Abington, Massachusetts, Public School System.

The criteria for the award is as follows

1. Have a minimum of ten years as a Massachusetts conductor.
2. Have a variety of conducting experiences
3. Be active in promoting the values of music education both in the local community and throughout the state.
4. Recognize the importance of regular professional growth in the music field.
5. Be a model of professionalism who supports MICCA activities.

MICCA wishes to honor worthy educators with this award and asks fellow music educators to be a part of the process. You are invited to nominate someone who has the qualifications and you feel is deserving.

Click here to download and print out the Paul Smith Hall of Fame Nomination Form using Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Click here to electronically submit the Paul Smith Hall of Fame Nomination Form.

Click here for a list of the members of The MICCA Paul Smith Hall of Fame.

Click here for photos of our 2007 awards ceremony.