This award was created in recognition of a well respected

Orff colleague and teacher, Sylvia Yam.

Throughout her teaching career, Sylvia consistently demonstrated a passion for music and more specifically the Orff approach to teaching. She inspired, encouraged, and empowered those around her. Her smile was contagious; her laughter infectious, her perpetual spirit lives on within all of us. This award celebrates that spirit and energy.

If you know of such a deserving teaching colleague, please consider nominating them for this award. Following this preamble is the Nomination Form.