MURRAY – Bob Horne, former Murray Middle School principal who retired in 2025, has been named the 2025-2026 KMEA (Kentucky Music Educators Association) State Administrator of the Year. Horne received the KMEA District 1 award for 2024-25, making him eligible for the statewide 2025-26 award.
The award recognizes and thanks administrators for emphasizing and valuing their institution’s music programs. It is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to music education in Kentucky, both at the K-12 and collegiate levels. The award is presented at the KMEA annual conference, along with other recognitions for students, faculty, and alumni.
Horne will be presented the award during the 2026 KMEA Conference Awards Ceremony, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, on the Upper Concourse stage at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville.
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