2020 Nomination Form

The Washington Center Awards for Excellence in the Arts recognize the individuals and organizations whose work, support, and involvement help build a vibrant cultural community in the greater South Sound region. Previous awardees are noted below. 
Award Categories:
The Award for Achievement in the Arts recognizes outstanding performing or visual artistry by individuals or organizations based in the greater South Sound region  (Pierce, Thurston, Mason and Lewis Counties).

The Award for Commitment to the Arts recognizes outstanding commitment to the arts through volunteerism, financial support, leadership, or advocacy by individuals or organizations based in the greater South Sound region (Pierce, Thurston, Mason and Lewis Counties).
 
Eligibility:
Individuals must be at least 18 years old and have a history of at least 12 months work in the arts in Pierce, Thurston, Mason, and/or Lewis Counties.  Organizations must be located in Pierce, Thurston, Mason, and/or Lewis counties, and have been in operation for at least 12 months. 
 
Nominations will be open until 5:00 PM PST April 3, 2020.
Previous Recipients

Achievement in the Arts
2019 - Jill Carter, scenic and graphic designer
2018 – Olympia Family Theater
2017 - Joe Baque, career musician
2016 - Bud and Mary Johansen, Co-founders of the Johansen School of ballet.

Commitment to the Arts
2019 -  R.L. Ray Violin Shop
2018 – Jim This, lifelong theater performer and producer
2017 - Stephanie Johnson, City of Olympia public art program.
2016 - Andy Crow, advocate for pipe organs and music education.

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* 1. Nominee

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* 2. Nominated by:

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* 3. Your affiliation with the nominee, if any:

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* 4. Category


One nomination per form. Please complete a separate survey if you'd like to make an additional nomination.
Achievement in the Arts nominee

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* 5. Please describe the individual’s / organization’s body of work.  If known, please include the URL for any online material or videos that support your nomination.   (300 words)

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* 6. How does the nominee’s work exemplify creative or performing artistic excellence? (300 words)

Commitment to the Arts nominee

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* 7. Please describe how this individual / organization has been a champion of the arts through their volunteerism, leadership, support and/or advocacy.   (300 words)

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* 8. What impact has the nominee had on the arts community in the greater South Sound?  (300 words)

Thank you for submitting a nomination for Excellence in the Arts Awards

If you'd like to make another nomination, or a nomination for a different category, please submit your nomination below and begin a new nomination form.

Recipients will be announced May 2020 and honored at the CENTER Stage Awards & Gala at the Washington Center on July 23, 2020.

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