Arts United Awards

Distinguished Artist Award

Presented to an active, established artist of any creative discipline who has made significant contributions to their art form within Northeast Indiana.

The selection committee is interested in learning:

• achievements as an artist
• collaborations
• examples of artwork
• involvement in the arts

Distinguished Artist Award Nomination Form

Emerging Artist Award

Presented to a current student* artist of any creative discipline who has demonstrated exceptional talent and accomplishment while still early in their career.

*A student is defined as a person at the early stage of their artistic career who is currently enrolled in high school, postsecondary educational program, or education arts program (including ongoing instruction/lessons/mentorship).

The selection committee is interested in learning:

• achievements thus far
• involvement in the arts
• examples of artwork
• future pursuits as an artist

Emerging Artist Award Nomination Form

Margaret Ann Keegan Award for Arts Education

Presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to furthering arts education in Northeast Indiana. This award is intended to encourage further development of the arts education programs, to increase collaborative efforts between educators and arts organizations, and to increase awareness of the importance of the arts in education.

The selection committee is interested in learning:

• years of service
• collaborative efforts
• connection points in the community
• impact on students
• excellence
• student successes and supporting stories
• letter of from school/organization

Margaret Ann Keegan Award for Arts Education Nomination Form

Outstanding Artistic Endeavor

Established to recognize an artistic project or event of any creative discipline that positively impacted and engaged residents within Northeast Indiana. Nominations should be focused on projects occurring between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 and should demonstrate how the project was innovative, transformative, collaborative, unique, and impactful on the community.

The selection committee is interested in learning:

• collaborative efforts
• depth and breadth of impact
• how the project was innovative, transformative, unique, inspirational, impactful

Outstanding Artistic Endeavor Nomination Form

Outstanding Volunteer Award

Presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to our community by serving as an advocate, ambassador, or volunteer for artists and/or arts organizations in Northeast Indiana.

The selection committee is interested in learning:

• impact on the organization(s) served
• years of service
• breadth of service
• advocacy efforts

Outstanding Volunteer Award Nomination Form

Arts Champion Award

Presented to an individual or organization recognized for exceptional support and advocacy for arts and culture throughout Northeast Indiana between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025.

The selection committee is interested in learning:

• impact above and beyond the average arts supporter
• transformational, inspirational advocacy
• passion for arts and culture
• sustained impact to community

Arts Champion Award Nomination Form