ARTS EDUCATION AWARDS
The Arts Education Awards is a distinguished annual event held by Monmouth Arts to honor and acknowledge the power of arts education in Monmouth County. At the ceremony, Monmouth Arts gives out six awards and two Emerging Artist Scholarships while guests are entertained by exciting performances and presentations.
Applications are now open! We invite the public to nominate educators who they believe embody what it means to enhance, teach, and advocate for arts education in Monmouth County. Students can also apply for the Emerging Artist Scholarships, which award $500 scholarships to two deserving Monmouth County high school seniors who are committed to pursuing the arts in higher education. Click the buttons below to learn more. The deadline to submit is April 30, 2021. Due to the pandemic, the Arts Education Awards will be hosted virtually this year. More details will be announced soon!
PAST HONOREES
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, Guild of Creative Art
Community Champion of the Arts
Sarah Hilton, Arts Educator, Oasis
Arts Education Advocate
Richard McKenna, Senior Vice President of Sales, Hatteras
Outstanding Educators in Visual and Performing Arts
Judy Raybon, Visual Arts Educator, Collier Youth Services
Gerald Romano, Director of Bands, Monmouth Regional High School