ADG Hononred by National Dance Education Organization

NDEO’s National Awards celebrate excellence across our field, honoring visionary leaders, innovative educators, dedicated researchers, and organizations making a lasting impact. These distinctions not only recognize achievement but also inspire innovation, affirm our shared values, and strengthen the future of dance education.By lifting up this year’s recipients, we celebrate their contributions and the collective momentum that advances our field. Lifetime Achievement Awards – Living Artist/Educator Terrie Ajile Axam Dr. Joan Finkelstein Deborah Jowitt Julie Kerr-Berry Dr. Dale Schmid Nancy Romita Lifetime Achievement Awards – Posthumous Carmen De Lavallad Judith Jamison Lucinda Lavelli Outstanding Dance Organization The American Dance Guild Outstanding Dance Education Researchers Susan M. Bauer Ali Duffy Moncell Durden Elizabeth Stich Outstanding Dance Educators – PK-12 (Established) Deidra Dawkins Tony Jackson-Hood Outstanding Dance Educators – Higher Education (Emerging) Riccardo Hunter-Valentine Jasmine Powell Dr. Shola K. Roberts Outstanding Leadership Award – Dance Studio Sheela Ramanath Outstanding Leadership Award – Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Ellice Patterson Outstanding Leadership Award – Higher Education Ji-Eun Lee Outstanding Leadership Awards – PK-12Betsy Graves Sanja Korman