Award of Excellence in the Arts
The Starkville Area Arts Council's Award of Excellence in the Arts is bestowed upon the individual, group or organization that has done the most, within the past few years, to promote and build a strong, creative, connected community through the arts.
Individuals, groups or organizations are nominated for the award by current SAAC Board Members. A Starkville Area Arts Council selection committee, as outlined below, reviews the nominations and a recipient is selected from the pool of nominees. If no worthy nominations are made the committee may make nominations assuming qualified candidates exist. No current member of the Starkville Area Arts Council Board of Directors is eligible for the award.
The Immediate Past President of the Starkville Area Arts Council serves as the chair of the selection committee, and selects two SAAC board members and up to two SAAC members to serve on the committee. At least one member shall have a connection to Mississippi State University.
Individuals, groups or organizations are nominated for the award by current SAAC Board Members. A Starkville Area Arts Council selection committee, as outlined below, reviews the nominations and a recipient is selected from the pool of nominees. If no worthy nominations are made the committee may make nominations assuming qualified candidates exist. No current member of the Starkville Area Arts Council Board of Directors is eligible for the award.
The Immediate Past President of the Starkville Area Arts Council serves as the chair of the selection committee, and selects two SAAC board members and up to two SAAC members to serve on the committee. At least one member shall have a connection to Mississippi State University.
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Past Award Winners
Del Rendon Foundation: 2019 Mark Wood: 2017 Emily Jones: 2016 Paula Mabry: 2015 Glenda Clark: 2014 Armando de la Cruz: 2013 Andrew Gaston: 2009 |
If you would like to nominate an organization to receive this prestigious award, please contact SAAC or any current board member.
