York High School’s Director of Bands Michael Pavlik has been awarded the prestigious Chicagoland Outstanding Music Educator Award. The Chicagoland Outstanding Music Educator awards are sponsored by Quinlan & Fabish Music Company and were established in 1989 as a tribute to professional music educators from the Chicago area. Pavlik leads the York Band program, which is consistently recognized as one of the most outstanding and respected music programs in Illinois.
“There is simply no one more deserving of this award. Mr. Pavlik’s dedication to his students and their growth as both musicians and people is second to one,” said former student Maggie Wisniewski (Class of 2020). “He is the reason so many students pursue music at the collegiate level and why so many former students. I am beyond lucky and incredibly thankful to have played under his direction and been part of the community he has cultivated at York.”
Band directors and community members from the greater Chicagoland area nominate recipients, and a committee comprised of previous awardees selects the winners. The award recognizes Pavlik not only for his dedication to York’s program, but also for his involvement in the Elmhurst community. Since 1989, this honor has recognized more than 200 music educators from the Chicagoland and Michiana regions.
The award’s ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June 14 at Quinlan and Fabish, 6827 High Grove Blvd., Burr Ridge.
