Do you know someone that you think should be recognized for their contributions to the Buffalo cultural scene? If so, you should consider nominating that person to be honored at the Arts Services Initiative of Western New York’s Inaugural Cultural Awards. So often, the people who dedicate their time (or even their lives) to the arts do not get the proper recognition that they deserve. That is why Arts Services Initiative (ASI) is hosting an awards party on Wednesday June 25, 2014 at the Hotel @ The Lafayette.
“The cultural sector in Western New York is producing great work and achieving incredible success,” said ASI Executive Director Tod A. Kniazuk. “It’s time to recognize the best work of the leaders in our sector and those who support us, and really just have a great party to celebrate arts and culture in the region.”
Following are the categories for the nominations:
Lifetime Achievement: This award honors an organization, individual at an organization, or individual artist for their career-long body of work, especially on the occasion of a new phase of that work such as retirement, job switch, etc.
Organization of the Year: This award honors a not for profit or for profit cultural organization for their achievements in 2013.
Individual Artist of the Year: This award honors an individual artist in any discipline for their achievements in 2013.
Rising Star: This award honors a relatively new organization, someone new in their position or organization, or a group or artist entering the next phase in their development.
Supporter of the Cultural Sector: This award honors an individual or an organization outside the cultural sector for their work in aiding the cultural sector.
Advocate for the Cultural Sector: This award honors an individual or organization outside the cultural sector for their efforts to call attention to the importance of the cultural sector to Western New York.
Volunteer of the Year: This award honors an unpaid individual or organization that has made a major impact on a cultural organization or the sector through their volunteerism.
You can learn more about the awards, and nominate the person of your choice here.