Last year's winners are:
Arts Organization
Rcognizes an arts group that has made significant contributions to Lincoln's arts community over a period of years
Lux Center for the Arts
Sponsor - Runza
Artistic Achievement Award - Visual Arts
Recognizes excellence and accomplishment in any of the visual arts
Cliff Hollestelle
Sponsor – Bob and Marilyn Harris
Artistic Achievement Award - Performing Arts
Recognizes excellence and accomplishment in any of the performing arts
Lincoln Symphony Orchestra
Sponsor - Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of Nebraska
Gladys Lux Education Award
Recognizes special initiatives or dedication to arts education
Sandra Williams
Sponsor - Gladys Lux Foundation
Heart of the Arts Award
Recognizes outstanding volunteer dedication to the arts
Anne Pagel
Sponsor - Talent Plus, Inc.
Heart of the Arts Award
Recognizes outstanding volunteer dedication to the arts
Diana Warner
Sponsor – Lucy Buntain Comine in Memory of Anne Buntain
Halcyon Allsman Benefactor of the Arts Award
Honors an individual, family, organization or business for making significant financial contributions to the arts in Lincoln
Steve Wake and Linda Esterling
Sponsor – Wells Fargo bank, N.A.
Literary Heritage Award
Recognizes a writer or someone who promotes excellence in writing and literature in Nebraska
Robert Knoll
Sponsor - Nebraska Literary Heritage Association
Enersen Urban Design Award
Recognizes Lincoln’s outstanding urban design projects
Public Project: Harris Overpass replacement
Private Project: Liberty Village
Sponsor - Clark Enersen Partners
The Oliva Family "Arts for Kids" Award
Honors an individual or organization from outside the arts professions whose leadership has enhanced arts activities and experiences for children
Clyde Malone Community Center
Sponsor - Giacomo and Dorothy Oliva
Kimmel Foundation Award
Recognizes outstanding visual artists and includes a two-week residency at the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the arts plus a $1000 stipend.
Jenni Brant
Erika Navarrete
Sponsor – The Richard P. Kimmel and Laurine Kimmel Charitable Foundation
Mayor's Choice Award
Recognizes artist or organization of Mayor's choice
Kiechel Fine Art
Sponsor - Cline, Williams, Wright, Johnson & Oldfather, L.L.P.
2009 Mayor's Arts Award Video
Nominations and Applications Now Accepted For Two New Mayor’s Arts Awards and Residencies
- Information About the Two New Mayor’s Arts Awards
- Application Information at Kimmel Harding Nelson Website
