Cultural Alliance of Western CT Seeks Nominees for Business Supports the Arts Award

 

The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut, celebrating it 10th year, seeks nominations of extraordinary business leaders and volunteers to be recognized at this year's annual Business Supports the Arts awards breakfast. The breakfast, to be held on Thursday morning, October 20th at the Matrix Conference & Banquet Center, Business Supports the Arts awards breakfast will once again honor those who have made an impact in the community through their philanthropic support of the arts and cultural community. A highly anticipated event each year, the Business Supports the Arts awards breakfast brings in substantial support of the Cultural Alliance's mission: To market the region; to develop livable communities; and to provide opportunities and resources to the creative community it serves.

"The Cultural Alliance established the awards," says Lisa Scails, Executive Director of the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut, "to highlight the arts as essential in shaping a community's culture and business markets."  The awards are bestowed upon businesses and individuals who benefit the arts and culture within the communities the Cultural Alliance serves: Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Ridgefield, Redding, and Sherman.

Three awards are given each year. The most prestigious award, the BSA award, is  presented to mid-sized to large businesses for their exemplary giving practices. It recognizes the broad impact made and significant philanthropic contributions to support art, history and culture within the Cultural Alliance's 10-town region. Last year's recipient was the Savings Bank of Danbury.

 The Arts in the Community award highlights, promotes, and honors local business leaders who have encouraged and supported innovative approaches to using the arts to build and sustain vibrant, healthy, and creative communities that focus on economic development. This award is usually presented to a local business or business leader. Last year's recipient was Steve Elmo, a developer and property owner in Ridgefield.

The Heart of the Arts award recognizes the outstanding volunteer efforts of an individual and their contributions made to encourage and nurture arts and culture in their community, and significantly increasing our region's quality of life. Last year's recipient was Allison Stockel, Executive Director of The Ridgefield Playhouse. 

Nomination information and forms can be obtained by visiting artswesternct.org  The deadline for receipt of all nomination forms is Friday, July 8th. Sponsorship opportunities are available now by calling the offices of the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut at (203) 798 0760.