Presented in conjunction with the Alabama Arts Summit, these awards recognize the achievements of individuals, schools, and organizations committed to enriching their communities through the arts.
As an important element of the work we do, the Alabama Arts Alliance proudly recognizes individuals, schools,
and organizations that demonstrate outstanding support for the arts and arts education.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2022 ALABAMA ARTS ALLIANCE AWARD WINNERS!
Outstanding Elementary Arts Educator Andrea Newman, Dean Road Elementary School, Auburn, AL
Outstanding Intermediate Arts Educator Makella Moore Harris, W.E. Putnam Middle School, Birmingham, AL
Outstanding Secondary Arts Educator Valerie Jones, Guntersville High School, Guntersville, AL
Outstanding Higher Education Educator Dr. Kathy King, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
School System of Excellence Baldwin County Schools, Bay Minette, AL
Mayoral Leadership Mayor Randall Woodfin, Birmingham, AL
State Legislator Arts Leadership Senator J.T. “Jabo” Waggoner
Impact (Small Organization) 16th St. Baptist Church, Birmingham, AL
Impact (Large Organization) Red Mountain Theatre, Birmingham, AL
Making a Difference (Small Organization) Kevin King, The King’s Canvas, Montgomery, AL
Making a Difference (Large Organization) UAB ArtPlay, Birmingham, AL
Inclusion UAB Arts in Medicine, Birmingham, AL
Outstanding Arts Advocate Andy Meadows, Alabama State Department of Education, Montgomery, AL
Legacy Jean Schulman (posthumously) Florence, AL
Award recipients were recognized April 28, 2022 in
Birmingham at a special reception at Red Mountain Theatre Arts Campus
Educator Award Categories
OUTSTANDING ELEMENTARY ARTS EDUCATOR Grades K-5
This award honors K-5th grade teachers from any arts discipline who exemplify the qualities and standards of what it means to be a great art educator, going above-and-beyond for their students. https://forms.gle/rmkYdav31nzQMaAT8
OUTSTANDING INTERMEDIATE ARTS EDUCATOR Grades 6-8
This award honors 6th-8th grade teachers from any arts discipline who exemplify the qualities and standards of what it means to be a great art educator, going above-and-beyond for their students.https://forms.gle/yCndb3erEkB6KEF29
OUTSTANDING SECONDARY ARTS EDUCATOR Grades 9-12
This award honors 9th-12th grade teachers in any arts discipline who exemplify the qualities and standards of what it means to be a great art educator, going above-and-beyond for their students. https://forms.gle/EUMSNoF8reTaooHk8
OUTSTANDING HIGHER EDUCATION ARTS EDUCATOR
This award honors College and University educators in any arts discipline who exemplify the qualities and standards of what it means to be a great art educator, going above-and-beyond for their students.https://forms.gle/1oCBSAZ481ZZCbLU8
This award honors Museum Educators (in any arts discipline) who exemplify the qualities and standards of what it means to be a great art educator, going above-and-beyond for their students. https://forms.gle/FTjUKovFKDso8PkTA
School System Award Categories
SCHOOL SYSTEM OF EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTS
This award recognizes a school system (LEA) that demonstrates broad-based achievement in Arts instruction and for advancing the Arts for all students .https://forms.gle/4SRVojNsx2tZMMZT7
Civic Leadership Award Categories
One award to a mayor of a city with a population of 100,000 or more; one to a mayor with a city population of 30,000-100,000; and one to a mayor with a city population under 30,000. The award honors 3 individuals who have consistently advocated and supported the arts and culture sector and/or arts education in their city. https://forms.gle/yVpmtufe9CSCqdK67
This award honors the entire elected city leadership who has consistently advocated and supported the arts and culture and/or arts education in their city. https://forms.gle/McrysSorx6TJ1EZJ8
This award honors an individual commissioner or the entire county’s elected board of commissioners who have consistently advocated and supported the arts and culture and/or arts education in their county. https://forms.gle/3g2hxisU4cf8swcA7
STATE LEGISLATOR ARTS LEADERSHIP AWARD
This award honors an individual State Legislator who has consistently advocated and supported the arts and culture sector and/or arts education in Alabama. https://forms.gle/oPhUF1SyyK883wZm9
Organization & Organizational Leadership Award Categories
This award is given to an organization or individual for outstanding commitment and dedication to children and the arts for innovative and creative programming, curriculum, teaching, and/or presenting. Previous recipients include, Jeanie Thompson, Executive Director, Alabama Writers’ Forum; Ann Cotton, Executive Director of the Cultural Arts Center, Dothan; Martha Lockett, Executive Director, Arts Alive in Selma.https://forms.gle/APYsVt7DE3dTyj7d9
This award is given to an individual who is a champion of arts education, an individual who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment and dedication to children and arts education.
Previous recipients include Cathy Wright of Montgomery, John Scalici, Get Rhythm of Birmingham, Deri K. Grissett, Bellingrath Middle School, Montgomery. https://forms.gle/vZetFccc2DyibmmG9
This award is given to outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals that go out of their way to be inclusive and make a positive impact on the lives of people with disabilities. You may nominate an individual or an organization. https://forms.gle/kQ6d59cUikdRzNAe8
Advocacy Award Categories
OUTSTANDING ARTS ADVOCATE AWARD
This award is given to recognize the accomplishments of an individual whose advocacy efforts have significantly increased support for arts education. Previous recipients include, Senator Hank Sanders, Representative Mac Gipson, and Dr. Tommy Bice, and Speaker of the House, Mac McCutcheon. https://forms.gle/jB5dvaSBwSqJdDYu8
Lifetime Achievement Award
This award is given to recognize an individual who through their actions has left a legacy that impacted the arts and culture landscape and/or arts education (for example a retired teacher) in Alabama and/or individuals in some way that will be remembered for years to come. The recipients will automatically be inducted into the Alabama Arts Alliance Hall of Fame. The Inaugural recipient was Mr. Al Head, former Executive Director of the Alabama State Council on the Arts. https://forms.gle/7QGwfoP97qtKU3Bx8
For more information or if you have any questions, contact Donna Russell, Executive Director (drussell@alartsalliance.org) OR Melissa Hughey, Chairman of the Board (mwhughey111@gmail.com)
