ALUMNI COMBO at Governor’s Arts Awards

Arts Advocate of the Year – An individual who actively works to educate the public and/or government at local, state, or national levels on the value and impact of the arts.

Arts Community of the Year – A city, town, neighborhood, or community recognized for its strong support and integration of the arts in local culture.

Arts Leader of the Year – An individual demonstrating extraordinary leadership and vision in advancing the arts.

Arts Organization of the Year – An organization recognized for exemplary work in the arts, whether through significant artistic achievement or substantial contributions to the growth and vitality of the arts.

Arts Patron of the Year – An individual who generously supports the arts through financial contributions, in-kind donations, or dedicated volunteer efforts, without being directly involved as an artist or administrator.

Emerging Arts Leader of the Year – An early-career professional who exhibits leadership and significant potential for future impact in the arts.

Emerging Arts Organization of the Year – A newly established or developing organization making significant strides in the arts and growing in influence.

Excellence in Arts Education – An educator, arts education program, or organization recognized for long-term excellence and innovation in arts education.

Excellence in the Arts in Business – A business or corporation demonstrating outstanding and sustained support of the arts.

Excellence in Public Service in the Arts – A government official at the local, state, or federal level who has shown exceptional support and advocacy for the arts.

Kansas Arts Legacy Award – an individual or organization with a lifetime of long-standing, significant impact on the arts in Kansas and/or beyond, enriching the cultural landscape through artistic achievements, leadership, philanthropy, or advocacy over many years. This award may be given posthumously.

Excellence in Artistic Achievement in:
• Dance
• Literature (includes all creative writing forms)
• Media Arts (includes film, video, audio, kinetic digital arts, interactive media, and other related forms)
• Music
• Theatre
• Visual Arts (includes painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, drawing, crafts, public art, and other related forms)
• Other Art Forms