Marties Awards
mARTies Awards - May 3, 2012
It is a time to pay tribute to the contribution that philanthropy, volunteerism and artistic excellence play in our lives and in our communities. The inaugural year for the mARTies Arts Awards was 2003 and the awards were presented before a sell-out crowd.
The deadline for Nomination Forms for the mARTies Awards 2012 is February 1, 2012 .
2011 mARTies Awards - Students Only
The mARTies Awards - Students Only recognized student performing, visual, and digital media artists on Thursday, May 26, 2011, 5:00 - 7:00 PM.
Student awards for the 2011 mARTies are --
Outstanding Student Visual Artist: Ariana Martinez
Outstanding Student Performing Artist: Kevin James Connor
Special Innova Award: Luke Forbes
The 2010 mARTies Congratulates Award Recipients and Nominees!
mARTies Named Award Recipients
(l-r) Ethel Christin, Sandra Thurlow, Pamela Waxler Fogt, Douglas Jewett, Steve Martine, Ruthann Hewson
Slideshow photos taken by Arts Council Board Member and 2009 Oustanding Visual Artist, Tom Winter.
Outstanding Digital Media Artist Presented to an individual with a proven record of artistic excellence in the media arts, (related to video, graphic design and film), outstanding civic responsibility, and whose leadership has improved the quality of life in our community through the arts. Recipients: Jeff Younglove, Steven Martine
Outstanding Visual Artist: Presented to an individual with a proven record of artistic excellence in the visual arts, outstanding civic responsibility, and whose leadership has improved the quality of life in our community through the arts. Recipients: Tom Prestopnik, Caesar Cirigliano, Margaret Gray, Brenda Leigh, Tom Winter, Ruthann Hewson
Outstanding Performing Artist: Presented to an individual with a proven record of artistic excellence in the performing arts, outstanding civic responsibility, and whose leadership has improved the quality of life in our community through the arts. Recipients: Christina Burr, Cynthia Kessler, Gayle Mingledorf, Peter Jones, Constantinos Jaferis, Douglas Jewett
Outstanding Student Digital Media Artist: Presented to a student with a proven record of artistic excellence in the media arts (related to video, graphic design and film), outstanding civic responsibility, and whose leadership has improved the quality of life in our community through the arts. Recipients: Christopher Mennuto, Nicholas Lively
Outstanding Student Visual Artist: Presented to a student with a proven record of artistic excellence in the visual arts, outstanding civic responsibility, and whose leadership has improved the quality of life in our community through the arts. Recipients: Tracy Cochran, Shara Brokaw, Alex Fogt, Ellen Krebs, Ashley Baldwin, Sarah Tranter
Outstanding Student Performing Artist: Presented to a student with a proven record of artistic excellence in the performing arts, outstanding civic responsibility, and whose leadership has improved the quality of life in our community through the arts. Recipients: Angelica Melillio, Michael Wood, Kendra Eaton, Megan Moran, Ryan Weiss, Martha Sturm
Outstanding Volunteer in the Arts: Honors an individual that participates in donating volunteer time, encouraging support for the organization and the arts in the community and is truly dedicated to the cause of the nonprofit that benefits from their attention. Recipients: Margaret "Peggy" Meissner, Connie Bass, Ginger Baldwin, Rita Jenkins-Gaines, Graham Monk, Pamela Waxler Fogt
(Note: The most recent recipient of the award is listed last)
The Board of Directors selects several named award categories for the mARTies to complement the competitively nominated awards. The 2010 awardees were announced on Februrary 24, 2010:
Lifetime Achievement in the Arts: The individual has shown a lifetime of commitment to the improvement of the quality of life in our community through dedication, leadership and inspiration. They may be a professional artist –visual or performing—or a lifetime advocate for the arts as an integral part of the fabric of our community.
2003 Award Honoree: Charlotte Clayton
2004 Award Honoree: Nancy O'Malley
2005 Award Honoree: Phil Kavanaugh
2007 Award Honoree: Janeen Mason
2009 Award Honoree: Marie Jureit-Beamish
2010 Award Honoree: Sandra Thurlow
Excellence in Arts Education: Recognizes an individual for a career in arts education and for being an inspiration to his/her students to aspire to greatness in the arts.
2003 Award Honoree: Ron Corbin
2004 Award Honoree: Tom Wetzl
2005 Award Honoree: Krystal Wion-Eckhard
2007 Award Honoree: Karen Haines
2009 Award Honoree: Joe Flanagan
2010 Award Honoree: Tracy Canada
Philanthropy in the Arts: An individual or family who has through significant contributions contributed to and enhanced the cultural life of our community.
2003 Award Honoree: Richard & Dana Kibbey
2004 Award Honoree: Lawrence A. Sanders Foundation
2005 Award Honoree: Women Supporting the Arts!
2007 Award Honoree: OPUS Boosters
2009 Award Honoree: Vianne Chason
2010 Award Honoree: Peter & Julie Cummings
Arts Leadership: An individual who has served as a consistent driving force to keep the arts alive in Martin County. This person is perceived to be constantly on the front line keeping the arts visible. A true passion for the arts is demonstrated in their every effort.
2003 Award Honoree: Ernie and Helen Berlin
2004 Award Honoree: Janet Hutchinson
2005 Award Honoree: John Loesser
2007 Award Honoree: Cecelia Serra
2009 Award Honoree: Craig Price
2010 Award Honoree: Ethel Christin
Corporate Leadership: A corporation with a commitment of funding, supporting and participating in the arts and cultural life of our community. Through their gifts, arts and cultural activities and events have been consistently enhanced.
2003 Award Honoree: Dunn Capital Management
2004 Award Honoree: Northern Trust
2005 Award Honoree: Massey Yardley
2007 Award Honoree: Palm Beach Post
2009 Award Honoree: Scripps Treasure Coast
2010 Award Honoree: UBS
Special Recognition: Serves to recognize a special happening in the arts and cultural life of Martin County that is unique and deserving of special attention and thanks. This award may not be given every year.
2003 Award Honoree: Edward and Suzan Sellian
2004 Award Honoree: Mary Shaw
2007 Award Honoree: HCG
2009 Award Honoree: Martin County BOCC
2010 Award Honoree: Margaret "Peggie" O'Neill
THANK YOU - COMMITTEE MEMBERS & SPONSORS!
2010 Committee:
Terri Pettengill & Tanya Spain, co-chairs
Sheila Kurtz, Donna Linton, Desiree Mufson, Jim Simoneau, Annie Viens, Joanne Wetzl, and Thomas Winter.
MASTERPIECE SPONSOR
The Palm Beach Post
Seacoast National Bank
Strategic Retirement Group
SHALL WE DANCE SPONSORS
Awareness Technologies
Electrical Connections by Mike
Florida Power & Light
Donna & Craig Linton
Thomas Winter Photography
HARMONY SPONSORS
Ed Miller & Sons
Mrs. Peter's Smokehouse
Surfside Grill
FRIEND OF THE ARTS SPONSORS
Ken Baker
Laurie Gaylord, PA
Jeanette Mueller
Desiree Mufson, New Vision Productions
