To honor a parent or parent organization for demonstrating outstanding support for the arts and working to improve arts education in the school and community. To honor a cultural institution or community arts program in operation for at least five years, is notable for instruction excellence and sound management, and has stimulated community support in the arts. To honor a business or corporation in Massachusetts that has demonstrated extensive financial, technical, and promotional support of the arts, cultural and artistic events, and arts education in specific communities or throughout the state. This award recipient will become the state nominee for the Kennedy Center Alliance for the Arts Education Network and National School Boards Association Annual School Board Award. The following awards are selected by the MAAE Board of Directiors.
Board members accept suggestions for nomination.
To honor a media professional who has used media presence to promote arts education. Recipient shall demonstrate knowledge of the arts, active attendance at arts events, and commitment to the importance of arts education. Only MAAE Board of Directors can submit nominations for this Award. To honor a state legislator for demonstrating distinguished leadership, support, and commitment in the areas of arts education, education reform, and statewide arts funding. Only MAAE Board of Directors can submit nominations for this Award.