Congratulations! You have been nominated for a MartinArts Award.

Since 2003, the MartinArts Awards have been a signature event of MartinArts celebrating remarkable achievements in the arts, volunteerism, and philanthropy in Martin County, which inspire a passion for and participation in the arts in our community. The recipient of this award will be an individual who not only actively practices their chosen art forms, but also volunteers their time, advocates for the arts, and is deeply committed to the nonprofit(s) that benefit from their participation.

Nominees will be evaluated on Artistic Excellence and Civic Responsibility/Leadership, based on the information submitted in their nominee profile. Nominees profiles include the following: current contact information, answering a few short questions, provide supporting documents, and samples of your artistic creations or performances. Please try to avoid duplication of answers and be specific. Write in full sentences and it's recommended to have someone review your application before submission. Details from Nominee profiles may be used in event spotlights and the program book.

All Nominees must conduct most of their civic activities in Martin County.

Student Nominees: Student nominees must be a Martin County resident that entered their senior year of high school in August 2026. A scholarship will be given to the recipient in each student category. All Student Nominees will be required to be interviewed by our Judges - additional details and interview date will be sent separately.

Frequently Asked Questions for MartinArts Awards Nominees

Save the Date! The 2026 MartinArts Awards will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at The Lyric Theatre in downtown Stuart Invitations to follow.

Important Dates

Nominee Profiles due by August 1st
Student Interviews – August/September, additional details and interview date will be sent separately
Rehearsals - Dates to be determined. (Only required for Nominees performing in Awards Ceremony only. Additional details to follow.)
Awards Ceremony - Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 6PM

Additional Questions?

Contact Jennifer Hearn, Senior Manager, Programs, at Marties@MartinArts.org or 772.287.6676 (x2)

Nominee Profile

**This form will not save your information. It is highly encouraged to draft your responses in a Word document or similar and paste into form when ready to submit. If you receive an error code when submitting this form you may email all requested information and files to Marties@MartinArts.org

Nominee Name:

Home Address:

Country

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Postal Code *

Telephone:

Email:

Please do not use a school based email address. Details and updates are sent out over summer break.

Students ONLY: Parent Phone:

Students ONLY: Parent Email:

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Students ONLY: Which high school do you attend?

Students ONLY: Will you be entering your Senior year of high school in the fall?

Area of Artistic Specialty (i.e. : Instrumental, Vocal, Musical theatre, Painting, Drawing, Photography, Film, Literary, Short Story, Creative writing): Please be specific.

Why do you feel you were nominated for this award?

What inspires you to be creative?

Tell us about one (or more) community or school project that you are particularly proud of where you were able to demonstrate your passion for your specific artistic talent while also improving the quality of life in your community.

What would receiving this award and/or scholarship mean to you, both personally and professionally? How would it assist you in reaching your creative, educational, or career goals?

Students ONLY: What is your intended major or career plans? How will you continue to develop your artistic talent after high school? Give specific details, including the role your intended major or plans will play in preparing for a professional career.

Are there any details, circumstances or qualifications not reflected in previous questions that you would like to add?

What is your favorite something you would like us to know and remember about you?

Supporting Documents

Please upload supporting documents (resume, letters of reference, articles, etc.) no more than ten (10) pages. Multiple files may be submitted.

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Head Shot

Please upload a color head shot in JPEG format - make sure to save file as “Your Name_Nominee Photo" before uploading (i.e. Jane Smith_Nominee Photo):

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Performing Nominee photo (on stage during a concert, or performance)

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Visual Art, Literary, or Performance Samples

Visual Artists: Submit up to three (3) samples of 2D or 3D artworks of your choice in JPEG format.

Literary Artists: Submit up to three (3) samples of writings in PDF format.

Performing Artists: Submit up to three (3) sample performances in MOV, WMV, MP4, or similar video formats. You may also provide links to YouTube, Vimeo, Google, or other video-sharing platforms in the box below. If submitting excerpts from a longer performance, please indicate the specific start and end times for review.

**Large files may be emailed or sent by WeTranser.com to Marties@MartinArts.org

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Video Links (YouTube, social media, Google Drive, etc.)

MartinArts Awards Nominee Profile

Congratulations! You have been nominated for a MartinArts Award.

Nominee Profile

Visual Art, Literary, or Performance Samples

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