Congratulations to our 2026 Brittenback-Meezan Presidential Award recipients: Manuela Blankinship (Christ Episcopal Church, Dearborn, MI) and Jamie Joheim (St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Little Rock, AR). Through this $3,000 annual grant, AAM supports musicians in continuing their education, enriching worship and strengthening music ministries across the Episcopal Church. Manuela will continue her organ and voice studies, while Jamie will attend the Sewanee Church Music Conference and pursue further organ training. We’re honored to support their ongoing work and dedication to the Church.

Brittenback-Meezan Presidential Award

These annual awards are made possible by current AAM member, W. Michael Brittenback, in honor of his late husband, Bill Meezan.