Arts United in partnership with the Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce presented the 2009 Artie Awards at the 2nd annual Bravo Breakfast for the Arts Friday, April 24 in the Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce Anthony Wayne Room. Over 125 people gathered to celebrate outstanding contributions made by those who support the arts in the greater Fort Wayne community. The awards are given annually, nominations for the 2010 arts supporter awards will be accepted until next March.
The Artie Awards were presented to the following people:
Artist of the Year
Louise Heckaman, Fort Wayne Civic Theatre.
Outstanding Arts Advocate
Anita Cast, Fort Wayne Philharmonic.
Outstanding Arts Educator of the Year
Omowale-Ketu Oladuwa, Three Rivers Institute of Afrikan Art & Culture.
Outstanding Arts Volunteer
Santa Brink, Mad Anthony’s Children’s Hope House.
Outstanding Arts Corporate Supporter
Lincoln Financial Foundation, Amy Hester.
Outstanding Arts Partner
STAR Financial, Robin Wright.
Lifetime Achievement
Walter Malicki, Teacher-Whitko Community Schools.
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