The Monmouth Arts Education Awards is a distinguished annual event held to honor and acknowledge the power of arts education in Monmouth County. Each year at the ceremony Monmouth Arts gives out six awards and two emerging artist scholarships, while guests are entertained by exciting performances and presentations. The public is encouraged to nominate candidates for awards, and students should apply directly for scholarships.
Nominations for the 2020 Monmouth Arts Education Awards are now available!
Every year, Monmouth Arts invites you to nominate outstanding individuals and/or organizations who represent what it means to enhance, teach, and advocate for arts education in Monmouth County.
Nominations can be completed through the official online form, available by clicking the link below!
PLEASE NOTE: Monmouth Arts Education Award nominations will close on April 3, 2020!
Spring 2020
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Two River Theater
21 Bridge Rd
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Honoring Outstanding Arts Educators, Community Leaders, and Monmouth County High School Students for Excellence
in the Arts
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2019 HONOREES
Community Arts Education Organization
Two River Theater
Arts Organization Leader
Bruce Gallipani, Rockit Live! Foundation
Community Champion of the Arts
Nicholas & Shayne Mishoe, Company of Dance Arts
Arts Education Advocate
Heather Brown Cadalzo, Inspired Minds Fine Art School
Outstanding Educators in Visual and Performing Arts
Kate Okeson, Rumson Fair Haven High Regional High School
Benjamin Ringer, New Jersey State Youth Orchestra
2018 HONOREES
Community Arts Education Organization
Jennifer Chauhan & Allison Tevald, Project Write Now
Arts Organization Leader
Mark Hyczko, Freehold Downtown Concert Series
Community Champion of the Arts
Michelle Burrell, Asbury Park Technical Academy of Dance
Arts Education Advocate
July Nagy, Algonquin Arts Theatre
Outstanding Educators in Visual and Performing Arts
Tonya Lee, Art Instructor, Monmouth University
Eric Gross, Music Educator, Freehold High School
2016 HONOREES
Community Arts Education Organization
Belmar Arts Center
Arts Organization Leader
David Levy & Leslie Backlund, Co-Presidents of the Guild of Creative Art
Community Champion of the Arts
Sarah Hilton, Arts Educator for Oasis
Arts Education Advocate
Richard McKenna, Senior Vice President of Sales at Hatteras
Outstanding Educators in Visual and Performing Arts
Judy Raybon, Visual Arts Educator of Collier Youth Services
Gerald Romano, Director of Bands at Monmouth Regional High School