Nominations open August 1, and run through August 31.
In 2000, the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County first publicly recognized six exceptional Annie Award winners for their lasting, significant, and inspiring contributions to an art form, an arts organization, and/or to the wider community of Anne Arundel County. Nominations are accepted from any member of the Anne Arundel County community.
This year will mark the 24th annual presentation of these prestigious arts awards, and ACAAC will honor a member of the Anne Arundel County community in each of nine categories. The ceremony will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, on the main stage at Maryland Hall, with a reception to follow in the Bowen Theatre. The public is invited, and there is no cost to attend.
2024 Annie Award Categories:
Arts Education
This nominee has demonstrated innovation and creativity in teaching – having achieved high levels of training, credentials, and peer recognition – and had a positive impact on the lives of
students.
Arts Leadership
This is an award for an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to our
county’s arts community through guidance, mentorship, inclusivity, and innovation.
Arts Maverick
This nominee has provided a fresh and innovative approach to the arts with a significant impact on
the community.
Arts Patron
This nominee has consistently demonstrated significant support for the arts through advocacy,
education, mentorship, and/or funding.
Historic Arts
This nominee has made noteworthy contributions to the understanding of cultural and historical
resources in Maryland and specifically Anne Arundel County as evidenced through research, writing,
and reviews.
Literary Arts
This nominee has produced a significant body of work and achieved recognition among fellow writers
as well as the general public.
Las artes escénicas
This nominee has received positive reviews for performances at the regional, state, or national
level and has – over their career – achieved a reputation for excellence in their work.
Artes visuales
This nominee has created a significant body of work displayed in public exhibitions, museums, galleries, and private collections and achieved excellence in artistry as evidenced by reviews and awards.
Lifetime Achievement in the Arts
This nominee has achieved local, regional, or national recognition and has made a significant impact in their field of expertise as well as the local community.
Nomination Process/Selection
- Any member of the Anne Arundel community may submit up to three nominations, but each submission must be in a different category.
- Previous Annie Award winners are not eligible UNLESS:
- They are nominated in the category of Lifetime Achievement.
- Five or more years have passed since receiving their Annie Award.
- Previous Annie Award winners are not eligible UNLESS:
- The application period opens on August 1, 2024, and closes on August 31, 2024.
- Applications are available online at ACAAC’s Submittable page at:
https://artscouncilofannearundelcountynew.submittable.com/submit - We recommend that you create your account, gather supporting materials, and draft all narrative sections of the application in a Word document prior to beginning the application.
- Please add [email protected] to your safe email list to ensure receipt of all notifications about your nomination.
- Names and emails for at least three and up to five references must be provided along with letters of support.
- Additional materials (documents, photos, video, etc.) can be uploaded with the nomination.
- Scoring criteria will assess the personal accomplishments of each nominee with the goal of selecting Annie Award winners that reflect the rich diversity of the Anne Arundel County arts community.
- A blue-ribbon panel comprised of subject matter experts will review and evaluate all nominations and select the winners, with two exceptions. The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County Board of Directors will select these categories:
- Arts Maverick Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
Questions:
If you have any questions about the Annie Awards nomination process or the application, please contact Tricia Sanborn at [email protected] or 410-353-0216.
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