Artist Award

Presented to an artist whose achievements in his

or her artistic discipline are widely recognized,

whose work has demonstrated a compelling and

unique vision, who has produced a significant

body of work and who has had an impact on the

cultural world and the general public.

Dennis Bell

Presented by David Ring

Artist Award Dennis Bell

Artist Award Dennis Bell

Artist Award

Presented to an artist whose achievements in his

or her artistic discipline are widely recognized,

whose work has demonstrated a compelling and

unique vision, who has produced a significant body

of work and who has had an impact on the cultural

world and the general public.

Jerry Pinkney

Presented by Ernie Anastos

Artist Award Jerry Pinkney

Artist Award Jerry Pinkney

The Sophia Abeles Award is part of a generous endowment gift from the Joseph & Sophia Abeles Foundation for arts in education. Sophia Abeles was a dedicated educator and lover of the arts.

The Sophia Abeles Education Award

Steffi Nossen School of Dance

Presented by Lucille Werlinich

Sophia Abeles Education Award Steffi Nossen School of Dance

Sophia Abeles Education Award Steffi Nossen School of Dance

Presented to an arts organization that has made

an important contribution to the growth of

Westchester’s cultural life over a significant

period of time.

Arts Organization Award

Taconic Opera

Presented by Tom Lalla

Arts Organization Award Taconic Opera

Arts Organization Award Taconic Opera

Presented to a person (or persons)… who has

made a notable contribution to the arts through

philanthropic activities, extraordinary leadership

and commitment, thereby advancing artistic

excellence and enriching the Westchester

community.

Arts Patron Award

Westchester Community Foundation

Presented by County Executive Robert Astorino

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Arts Patron Award Westchester Community Foundation

Purchase Performing Art Center, Hansel and Gretel (Photo by Phil Corso)

Arts Patron Award Westchester Community Foundation

Presented to an individual, group, organization

or agency that has demonstrated extraordinary

vision and leadership in using the arts to

enhance community life, to increase access to

cultural experiences or to enrich the county’s

cultural heritage.

Community Arts Award

Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra

Presented by Hon. Ken Jenkins

Community Arts Award Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra

Community Arts Award Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra

Presented to an individual, group, organization or

agency that has demonstrated extraordinary vision

and leadership in using the arts to enhance

community life, to increase access to cultural

experiences or to enrich the county’s cultural heritage.

Community Arts Award

Castle Gallery of the College of New RochellePresented by Matt Sampson

Community Arts Award Castle Gallery of the College of New Rochelle

Family Arts Day

RAMWAR, by Charles McGill

Community Arts Award Castle Gallery of the College of New Rochelle

Presented to an individual, group, organization

or agency that has demonstrated extraordinary

vision and leadership in using the arts to

enhance community life, to increase access to

cultural experiences or to enrich the county’s

cultural heritage.

Community Arts Award

Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital’s and Creative Arts Therapy DepartmentPresented by Matt Sampson

Community Arts Award

Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital’s Child Life and Creative Arts Department

Community Arts Award

Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital’s Child Life and Creative Arts Department