Nominees can represent a variety of endeavors, from Indigenous culture-keeping to fine art to historic preservation. The last day to submit nominations is Sept. 4.
Nominations Open
Award categories include:
- Emerging Cultural Innovator Award
Honors an early-career artist or cultural worker showing exceptional promise and community impact. Eligibility: Individuals
- Lifetime Achievement in Arts & Culture
Honors an individual for sustained, decadeslong contributions that have shaped Oregon’s cultural landscape. Eligibility: Individuals and organizations
- Traditional Arts and Culture Keepers Award
Honors a traditional/folk artist or culture bearer in passing living traditions and cultural heritage to communities. Eligibility: Individuals
- Community Catalyst Award
Recognizes an organization or community whose arts and culture work meaningfully improved a specific community or region. Eligibility: Communities or organizations
- Youth Engagement Award
For an organization engaging and expanding equitable arts and culture learning opportunities for K-12 youth. Eligibility: Organizations
- Art and Culture in Public Places Award
Celebrates outstanding public art and/or culture projects that enrich Oregon’s shared public spaces. Eligibility: Individuals, projects, organizations
- Business of the Year Award:
Distinguishes a business that has demonstrated consistent and significant support of arts and culture in a meaningful way. Eligibility: For-profit businesses.
Submit Nominatations Today
A committee will review nominations and select the awardee from each category.
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