ANNUAL AWARDS & PUBLIC LEADERSHIP IN THE ARTS AWARDS
Each year, during the Annual Convention, Americans for the Arts presents the following Annual Awards in recognition of outstanding achievements in the field:
- Alene Valkanas State Arts Advocacy Award
For dramatically affecting the political landscape through arts advocacy efforts at the state level
Sherron Long, Florida Cultural Alliance, West Palm Beach, FL
- Arts Education Award
For excellence in arts education program design and execution, as well as leadership
Arts @ Large, Milwaukee, WI
- American Express Emerging Leaders Award
For demonstrating exemplary leadership in the arts administration field by a new and/or young leader
Adam Natale, Fractured Atlas, New York City
- Michael Newton Award
For innovation in united arts fundraising by a community arts professional, volunteer, or organization
Scott Provancher, Arts & Science Council, Charlotte, NC
- Public Art Network Award
For innovative and creative contributions and commitment in the field of public art
Mel Chin, Burnsville, NC
- Selina Roberts Ottum Award
For outstanding local leadership in the arts by a community arts professional or volunteer
John Bryan, CultureWorks, Richmond, VA
- 2012 Destination Marketing Award
Americans for the Arts and Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) are pleased to honor the importance of a strong relationship between a community’s destination marketing organization and its arts organizations.
The 2012 Destination Marketing Award recipients are Grand Rapids’ Cultural Marketing Group and Experience Grand Rapids in Michigan and East End Arts, Long Island Wine Council, and Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau in New York.
Public Leadership in the Arts Awards
Presented at a variety of venues through the year, Public Leadership in the Arts Awards recognize elected officials who play a pivotal role in advancing the arts and arts education within their communities and whose vision and leadership provide heightened visibility to the value of the arts.
Presented in cooperation with the United States Conference of Mayors
- Congressional Arts Leadership Award
Rep. Todd Platts (R-PA) - National Award for Local Arts Leadership
Pembroke Pines, FL Mayor Frank Ortis
Burnsville, MN Mayor Elizabeth Kautz - National Award for State Arts Leadership Award
Governor Pat Quinn (D-IL) - National Legendary Artist Award
Holland Taylor
Presented in cooperation with the National Lieutenant Governors Association
- Lieutenant Governor Arts Leadership Award
Lieutenant Governor Jay Dardenne (R-LA)
Presented in cooperation with the National Conference of State Legislatures
- State Legislator Arts Leadership Award
Senator Gwen Margolis (D-FL)
Presented in cooperation with the National Association of Counties
- County Arts Leadership Award
Montgomery County, OH
(L-R) President and CEO Robert L. Lynch; Scott Provancher, Arts & Science Council, Charlotte, NC; Adam Natale, Fractured Atlas, New York City; Americans for the Arts Board Chair Ken Ferguson; Sherron Long, Florida Cultural Alliance, West Palm Beach, FL; John Bryan, cultureWorks, Richmond, VA; and Mel Chin, Burnsville, NC. Photo by Sylvain Gaboury.