The Florence Regional Arts Alliance is currently accepting nominations for four Florence County awards: The John W. Baker Distinguished Service Award, The Business & Arts Partnership Award, the Outstanding Arts Organization Award and the inaugural Greg Fry Arts Educator of the Year Award.
The deadline for nominations is March 15, 2014. Award nominations should be submitted by email to peedeearts@gmail.com. An acceptable nomination will include the following:
Name of Nominee
Name of Nominator
Nominator's Contact Information
Reason for Nomination (approximately one paragraph)
Below are descriptions of each award:
John W. Baker Distinguished Service Award
The John W. Baker Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual from Florence County who has significantly impacted the quality of life in our community through his/her activities, contributions, and/or accomplishments in the arts. Any individual may be nominated with the exception of current members of the Florence Regional Arts Alliance Board of Directors or Staff.
The 2013 Baker Award recipient was Jane Madden.
Business & Arts Partnership Award
The Business and Arts Partnership Award recognizes a Florence County business for its vital commitment to the arts as evidence by operational and/or project support provided on a substantial and ongoing basis.
The 2013 Business & Arts Partnership Award winner was Honda of SC.
Outstanding Arts Organization Award
This award is presented annually to the Florence County arts organization that has a tremendous impact on the community. This may be through programming, projects, resource development, advocacy or other innovation. No organization may win this award twice in a four year period.
Outstanding Arts Organization Award
This award is presented annually to the Florence County arts organization that has a tremendous impact on the community. This may be through programming, projects, resource development, advocacy or other innovation. No organization may win this award twice in a four year period.
The 2013 Outstanding Arts Organization Award went to Florence Little Theatre.
The Greg Fry Arts Educator of the Year Award (new in 2014)
This award will be presented annually to an educator who either resides or works in Florence County. Public and private schools educators are eligible for this award, as well as individuals in higher education and those who teach through registered 501(c)(3) arts organizations.
For more information about the Florence Regional Arts Alliance's Awards Program, contact Bruce Douglas at peedeearts@gmail.com.
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