Public radio stations WFCR and 640AM WNNZ will be accepting nominations for the 2010 WFCR Arts & Humanities Award. The award was established in 2008 to recognize those who have made a positive impact on the arts and humanities, and to bring awareness to the critical role played by musicians, artists, dancers, actors, writers, and teachers in western New England. This year, the award will be given in three categories: Outstanding Organization, Outstanding Individual, and Emerging Talent.
“WFCR is excited to expand the WFCR Arts & Humanities Award to three distinct categories,” said General Manager, Martin Miller. “It is our hope that the community will be as enthusiastic this year to nominate those individuals and institutions that have made significant contributions to the cultural life we enjoy here in western New England.”
The WFCR Foundation, Inc. will review all nominations and select a recipient in each category in early February. The recipients of the 2010 Arts & Humanities Award will be celebrated at a special dinner and award ceremony on May 4, 2010 at the Log Cabin in Holyoke.
The inaugural Arts & Humanities Award was presented to Kevin Rhodes, Music Director of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra in May 2009. Mr. Rhodes was honored in recognition of his many years spent sharing his love for classical music with a multitude of audiences both as music director of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, and through his work with local schools and music organizations.
The community is invited to submit nominations for the WFCR Arts and Humanities Award using the form available at wfcr.org. All nominations must be received by January 31, 2010.
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