The MA Alliance for Arts Education (MAAE) began its award program in 1984, and the National Arts and Learning Collaborative (NALC) began its NALC Award in 2001. In 2007 the two organizations merged to form Arts|Learning.
Please note: Records of award winners previous to 1998 are incomplete or missing entirely. If you know about award winners prior to 1998 and can fill in any of the incomplete information, please send an email to us using the contact form at the bottom of this page. We would love to receive copies of awards booklets or programs if you have them somewhere in your files.Thanks!
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2007 Champions of Arts Education Advocacy Awards
NALC Board of Trustees Awards
NALC Award
- Richard J. Deasy – Executive Director, Arts Education Partnership
MAAE Board Awards
Irene Buck Service to Arts Education
- Mary Kelley, Massachusetts Cultural Council
Legislative Leadership
- Representative Daniel Bosley
MAAE Nominated Awards
Creative Ticket School of Excellence
- Patrick O’Hearn School, Dorchester, William Henderson, Principal
Outstanding Arts Educator Awards
- César Villalobos, P.O. Box 381899, Cambridge, MA 02238 – Music
- Dawn Lane, Jacob’s Pillow, Becket Elementary School – Dance
Arts Collaborative
- Arts All-State, Worcester Art Museum, James Welu
Artist-in-Residence
- Underground Railway, 41 Foster Street, Arlington, MA 02474, Debra Wise
Cultural Institution
- South Shore Arts Center, Sarah Hannan
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2006 Champions of Arts Education Advocacy Awards
MAAE Board Awards
Irene Buck Service to Arts Education Award
- Martha B. McKenna, Provost and Vice-President of Academic Affairs, Lesley University, Cambridge
Legislative Leadership Award
- MA State Representative Patricia A. Haddad
- MA State Representative Steven M. Walsh
MAAE Nominated Awards
School of Excellence
- Hopkinton High School, Dorothy Gould, Principal, and Marian Strangfeld, K-12 Fine Arts Coordinator
Excellence in Administration
- Anne McKenzie, Principal, West Springfield High School
Distinguished Arts Educator Awards
- Cara Bertman Carver High School – Visual Arts
- Byam Stevens, Artistic Director, The Miniature Theatre of Chester – Theater
- Rosemarie Richard, Harwich High School – Music
- Elaine Herg Sisler, Arts in Motion – Dance
Outstanding Parent Advocate
- Mary Koch, Hanover Middle School
Outstanding Community Arts Collaborative
- Community Access to the Arts, Sandra Newman, Founder and Executive Director
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2005 Champions of Arts Education Advocacy Awards
NALC Board of Trustees Awards
NALC Award
- Doug Herbert – Special Assistant on Teacher Quality and Arts Education, U.S. Department of Education
- Thomas H. Payzant – Superintendent, Boston Public Schools
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2004 Champions of Arts Education Advocacy Awards
MAAE Board Awards
Irene Buck Service to Arts Education Award
- Jonathan C. Rappaport, Curriculum Liaison for the Performing Arts, Worcester Public Schools
Legislative Leadership Award
- MA State Senator Therese Murray
- MA State Representative John H. Rogers
MAAE Nominated Awards
Excellence in Administration
- Dr. Noreen Diamond Burdette, K-12 Director of Music, Milton Public Schools
Distinguished Arts Educator Awards
- Douglas Lack, Holliston High School, Holliston – Visual Arts
- Holly Gerken, Memorial Middle School, Beverly – Music
- Ricki & Gino Lombardo, Dover-Sherborn High School, Dover – Theatre
Outstanding Parent Advocate
- Jennifer Leonard-Solis, Pentucket Regional School District
Outstanding Artist-in-Residence
- Priscilla Kane Hellweg, Artistic Director, Enchanted Circle Theatre
Outstanding Community Arts Collaborative
- Worcester Arts & Humanities Educational Collaborative, Suzanne Kelly, Coordinator, and Frances Jacobson, Founding Coordinator
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2003 Champions of Arts Education Advocacy Awards
MAAE Board Awards
Irene Buck Service to Arts Education Award
- Miriam Kronish, Principal, John Eliot School, Needham
Legislative Leadership Award
- MA State Senator Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.
MAAE Nominated Awards
School of Excellence
- Lowell High School Fine Arts Department, William J. Samaras, Headmaster, David R. Moorehouse, Master, and Betty Santagati, Fine Arts Chair
Excellence in Administration
- Joseph A. Picano, Supervisor of Fine Arts, Lynn Public Schools
Distinguished Arts Educator Awards
- Margaret Tew Ellsworth, Falmouth Academy – Visual Arts
- Peter G. Tileston, King Philip Regional School District, Wrentham – Music
- Wyatt Mo’gee Jackson – Dance
Outstanding Community Arts Collaborative
- Huntington Theater Company, Codman Academy Charter School Partnership
Distinguished Community Arts Program/ Cultural Institution
- Ailey Camp Boston, Martha H. Jones, President & Executive Director, Celebrity Series of Boston, Inc.
Corporation/Business Support of Arts Education
- The TJX Companies, Inc., Edmond English, President & Chief Executive Officer
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2002 Champions of Arts Education Advocacy Awards
NALC Board of Trustees Awards
NALC Award
- Schuyler G. Chapin – Former Commissioner, NY Department of Cultural Affairs
- Joseph W. Polisi – President, The Juilliard School
MAAE Board Awards
Irene Buck Service to Arts Education Award
- Anna Faith Jones, President Emeritus, The Boston Foundation
Legislative Leadership Award
- MA State Representative Alice Wolf
Media Support of Arts Education
- WCVB-TV Channel 5
MAAE Nominated Awards
School of Excellence
- Richmond Consolidated School, Jeanne D. Schultz, Principal, William Ballen, Superintendent, Betty Santagati, Fine Arts Chair
Excellence in Administration
- Joanna Sundbert, Director of Art, Braintree Public Schools
Distinguished Arts Educator Awards
- Linda Hatch, The Muriel S. Snowden International School at Copley – Visual Arts
- Kathleen Holton, Seven Hills Charter School – Music
- Gail Rhodes, Lowell High School – Dance
- Deborah J. Ali, Sterling Middle School – Theatre
Outstanding Parent Advocate
- Lyn Hoyt, The Creative Arts Council of Framingham
Distinguished Community Arts Program/ Cultural Institution
- Northampton Community Music Center, Inc., Lucia N. Miller, Executive Director
Corporate/Business Support of Arts Education
- Davis Publications, Inc., Wyatt Wade, President
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2001 Champions of Arts Education Advocacy Awards
NALC Board of Trustees Awards
NALC Award
- Roberta Guaspari – Co-Founder, Opus 118 Harlem School of Music
MAAE Board Awards
Irene Buck Service to Arts Education Award
- Jessica Hoffmann Davis, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Legislative Leadership Award
- MA State Representative Kevin W. Fitzgerald
Media Support of Arts Education
- Alyssa Haywoode, The Boston Globe
MAAE Nominated Awards
School of Excellence
- A.C. Whelan Elementary School, Ann Marie Costa, Principal, Frederick Sannella, Assistant Principal, Carol A. Tye, Superintendent
Excellence in Administration
- Ann Marie Costa, Principal, A.C. Whelan Elementary School
Distinguished Arts Educator Awards
- Dr. Lora McNeece Barrett, Holyoke Magnet Middle School for the Arts – Visual Arts
- Ann Donoghue, A.C. Whelan Elementary School – Music
Outstanding Parent Advocate
- Amy Robertson, Walpole Arts Docent Program
Outstanding Arts Collaborative
- Express Yourself, Inc., Paula Belezos Conrad and Stan Strickland, Co-Executive Directors
Distinguished Community Arts Program/ Cultural Institution
- Boston Photo Collaborative, Jamaica Plain, Carl Mastandrea, Director
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2000 Champions of Arts Education Advocacy Awards
MAAE Board Awards
Irene Buck Service to Arts Education Award
- Eric Oddleifson
Legislative Leadership Award
- MA State Senator Susan Fargo
Media Support of Arts Education
- Joyce Kulhawik, WBZ 4 News, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
MAAE Nominated Awards
School Committee Arts in Education
- Worcester School Committee, Mayor Raymond V. Mariano, Chairman, James A. Caradonio, Superintendent
Excellence in Administration
- Dr. Wendy Kohler, Director of Secondary Curriculum, Amherst-Pelham Regional School District
Distinguished Arts Educator Awards
- Candace Anderson, Oakmont Regional High School, Ashburnham and Westminster, William Waight II, Principal, Charles Thibodeau, Superintendent – Visual Arts
- Jessel Murray, Amherst Regional High School, Scott Goldman, Principal, Dr. Gus A. Sayer, Superintendent – Music
- William Endslow, Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School, John Doherty, Principal, Reading Memorial High School, Frank Orlando, Principal, Dr. Harry K. Harutunian, Superintendent – Theatre
Outstanding Community Arts Collaborative
- Professional Arts (ProArts) Consortium, Inc., Boston Arts Academy, Boston Public Schools
Distinguished Community Arts Program/ Cultural Institution
- Williams College Museum of Art, Art Education Department, Barbara Robertson, Director
Corporate/Business Support of Arts Education
- The Ronald M. Ansin Private Foundation, Ronald M. Ansin, Trustee
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1999 Champions of Arts Education Advocacy Awards
MAAE Board Awards
Irene Buck Service to Arts Education Award
- Thomas M. Menino, Mayor of Boston
Legislative Leadership Award
- MA State Senator Stanley Rosenberg, Assistant Majority Leader
MAAE Nominated Awards
School Committee Arts in Education
- Chelmsford Public Schools, Judith Maliette, Chairperson
School of Excellence
- Holyoke Magnet Middle School for the Arts, Lawrence W. Duprey, Principal
Distinguished Arts Educator Awards
- Nancy Ann Tuttle, Breed Junior High School, Lynn Public Schools, Warren White, Principal, Dr. James Mazareas, Superintendent – Visual Arts
- Dr. Therese Provenzano, Weston Middle and High School, Richard DeSimone, Principal, Dr. Alan Oliff, Superintendent – Music
- Fernadina Chan, Boston Arts Academy, Linda Nathan, Headmaster, Thomas W. Payzant, Superintendent – Dance
Outstanding Community Arts Collaborative
- Margie J. Topf, Artistc Director, In Collaboration with Boston Public Schools, Thomas W. Payzant, Superintendent
Distinguished Community Arts Program/ Cultural Institution
- Shakespeare & Company’s Education Program, Tina Packer, Artistic Director
Corporate/Business Support of Arts Education
- Veryfine Products, Inc., Sam Rouse, President
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1998 Champions of Arts Education Advocacy Awards
MAAE Board Awards
Irene Buck Service to Arts Education Award (Founded in 1998 by the MAAE Board)
- Irene Buck, Founder and President, Massachusetts Alliance for Education
Legislative Leadership Award
- MA State Senator Thomas F. Birmingham, Massachusetts Senate President
MAAE Nominated Awards
School Committee Arts in Education
- Agawam Public Schools Tamara J. Watson, School District Media Contact
Distinguished Arts Educator Awards
- Paul Brissett, Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School, Dr. Gregory Scotten, Principal, Dr. Kriner Cash, Superintendent – Visual Arts
- David N. Jost, Westborough High School, Dr. Maureen Zolubos, Principal, Dr. Steven Dlott, Superintendent – Music
- Bill Jacob, Brimmer & May School, Chestnut Hill, Thomas Fuller, Principal, Anne Reenstierna, Superintendent – Drama
Outstanding Community Arts Collaborative
- Beth Delforge, Ralph B. O’Maley Middle School, Gloucester in collaboration with Cape Ann Historical Museum and Carl Thomsen of Dancers Courageous
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1997 Champions of Arts Education Advocacy Awards
MAAE Nominated Awards
(Awarded at the DeCordova Museum, Lincoln, MA)
Outstanding Collaborative Program
- Cotuit/Marston Mills Elementary School Collaborative Program
Distinguished Arts Educators
- Paul F. Donnelly, Sharon Middle School
- Kathy M. Miraglia, Friends Academy, North Dartmouth
- Brian G. Beaudoin, Overlook Middle School, Ashburnham
- Ursina Amsler, Marblehead Middle School
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1996 Champions of Arts Education Advocacy Awards
MAAE Nominated Awards
(Awarded at UMass/Dartmouth)
Collaborative Program
Weston Middle School Fine Arts Committee, Weston Middle School, Dr. Ronald Harris, Principal
Outstanding Arts Educator Awards in Visual Art
- Jewel Paur, Goodyear, White, and Wyman Schools, Woburn, MA. Prinicpals: Edward Callahan, Robert Cronin, Christin Martin
- Evelyn Dunbar, Sacred Heart High School, Kingston. Principal: Sr. Marjorie Nickle
- Avis Goldstein, South Elementary School, Higham. Principal: Judith Monahan
Outstanding Arts Educator—Drama and Music
- Christina Guerra, Edward Bellamy Middle School, Chicopee. Principal: Julie Leonard
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1995 Champions of Arts Education Advocacy Awards
MAAE Board Awards
MAAE Nominated Awards
1995
Outstanding School Committee
- Holliston School Committee: James Boudreau, Daniel Blaney, James Carboneau, Michael Gilbert, Richard Morgado, Michael Rossini, Patricia Manley
Outstanding Arts Educator Awards
- Martha Donaldson, Brimmer and May School, Newton – Theatre
- John T. Higgins, Hingham Junior and senior High School – Theatre
- Karen Hastie-Wilson, Milford Middle School-West – Music
- Diane Hampe, Walpole High School – Visual Art
Learning Through The Arts
- Susan Farrel, grade 5 and Nancy Hebert, grade 2, Charles A. Bernazzani School, Quincy
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1994 Champions of Arts Education Advocacy Awards
MAAE Nominated Awards
1994 complete information is missing
Outstanding School Committee
- Rockland School Committee, Edward P. Damon, Richard J. Phelps, Robert D. George, Dorothy E. McCauley, Michael Ross
Outstanding Arts Educators
- Donna Milani Luther
- Bonnie Henderson
- Joanne Keder
- Vi Taylor
- Kathy Miraglia
- Debra Dion Faust
- Jim Bean
- Constance O’Brien
- Nikki Hu
- Guy Van Duser
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1993 Champions of Arts Education Advocacy Awards
MAAE Nominated Awards
Distinguished Arts Educator Awards
- Joan Lester Sheary, Burncoat High School, Worcester, Dr. John Durkin, Prinicpal, Dr. William Hines, Superintendent – Dance
- Jane Ezbicki, Wayland Public Schools, Dr. William Zimmerman, Superintendent – Music
- Douglas C. Bardburd, Monument Mountain Regional High School, Great Barrington, John F. Canning, Principal, Linda B. Day, Superintendent – Theatre
- Mary Ann Varoski, Pine Grove elementary School, Rowly, Patricia L. Marshall, Principal, Dr. Garry Murphy, Superintendent – Visual Arts
Outstanding Arts Collaborative Program
- Maurice J. Tobin School Performing Arts Program, Mission Hill, Roxbury, Gerrie Milgroom, Robert Milling, Steve Tassone; Janet M. Short, Principal, Dr. Lois Harrison-Jones, Superintendent
Collaborative Program—Honorable Mention
- Raphael Hernandez Bilingual School Music Program, Jamaica Plain. Rosalba Solis, Instructor, Margarita Muñiz, Principal, Dr. Lois Harrison-Jones, Superintendent
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Information from 1984 through 1992 is missing or incomplete
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1988 Champions of Arts Education Advocacy Awards
MAAE Nominated Awards
1988 information is incomplete
Outstanding Arts Educator Awards
- M. Susan Lovieno-Sunar, Director of Performing Arts, Mansfield Public Schools