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Each year at the Arts Northwest Booking Conference, we pause to honor one of our own: a member whose vision, dedication, and creativity have left an indelible mark on our performing arts community.
The Arts Service Award recognizes extraordinary leadership, service, innovation, and artistic excellence among Arts Northwest members. This prestigious honor may go to a presenter, an artist, an agent or manager, a sponsor, a funder, or an individual whose unique contributions have strengthened the performing arts ecosystem of the Northwest. More than just a recognition of achievement, the award celebrates the qualities that help our community thrive in all conditions—imagination, daring, and determination.
Recipients embody the spirit of adaptability and creativity, ensuring that the performing arts continue to flourish across our region.
Through this award, Arts Northwest shines a light on those who inspire us all: the dreamers, doers, and connectors who make the performing arts possible.
Arts Service Award Nominations
We invite you to help us recognize the individuals who make an extraordinary difference in our performing arts community.
Who can be nominated?
Any current Arts Northwest member may be nominated for the Arts Service Award.
Nominees may be:
Presenters
Artists Agents or managers
Sponsors
Funders
Advocates
Community leaders
How to nominate:
Submit your nomination via the form below by October 1, 2025.
How the winner is chosen:
Nominations will be reviewed by Arts Northwest board members and staff.
The committee will evaluate nominees on: Leadership & Service to the field, Innovation and Creativity, Artistic and/or Professional Excellence, and alignment with the mission of Arts Northwest.
The recipient will be announced and celebrated during the 2025 Arts Northwest Conference.