CULTURAL LEADERSHIP AWARD

• Significant and notable contribution of personal energy for the arts
• Consistently gives of time and/or money to the arts
• Involvement in the arts has made a difference
• Involvement in the arts results in the involvement/support of others
• Serves as a catalyst for positive action in the arts

INDIVIDUAL, ARTIST ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

• Visual, performing, and/or literary artists are eligible
• Consistent production of high quality of artistic work
• Commitment to community – gives of self/of work
• Visibility – sheds positive spotlight on Marco artists
• Serves as a role model for youth/other artists

EMERGING ARTIST AWARD

• This award is not defined by age
• Visual, performing, and/or literary, artists are eligible
• Outstanding promise for personal achievement for newly found or growing artistic voice
• Demonstrated commitment to the arts community

PUBLIC/PRIVATE ART BUSINESS AWARD

• May be business organization or individual
• Consistent high level or recent increase in support of the arts
• Integrates art into public/private places
• Encourages employees/members to participate in the arts
• Provides opportunity for local artists
• Demonstrated innovative or creative ways to support the arts

ARTS IN EDUCATION AWARD

• For achievement in the use of the arts in education
• May be an individual or organization
• High level of commitment to students
• Regularly and consistently inspires artistic achievement/advancement
• Important influence in the lives of students
• Demonstrated leadership and stewardship in the arts