INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The Cultural Council of Indian River County is calling for nominations for the 18th Annual Laurel Awards. Laurel Awards honor outstanding volunteers, business and cultural leaders in the arts.
A recipient will be chosen for each of these three awards:
The John Schumann Award for Business Leadership will be awarded to an individual or business who demonstrates outstanding commitment to a nonprofit cultural organization(s) in support of their operations, enabling growth and sustainability.
The Alma Lee Loy Award for Volunteer Leadership will be awarded to an outstanding individual who, as a volunteer demonstrates selfless dedication to the cultural arts, and devoted energy, passion, time and support of a nonprofit cultural organization(s).
The Richard A. Stark Award for Cultural Leadership will be awarded to an individual who demonstrates exceptional leadership in promoting the cultural arts, and in providing encouragement, involvement, and motivation to others in support of the cultural arts.
Nominations must be made by a member of the Cultural Council or on behalf of a member organization or organizations. Nomination applications are on the Cultural Council website, www.cultural-council.org, or in the Cultural Council office at 2041 14th Ave, Vero Beach.
Applications must be completed and returned to the Cultural Council office by 5 p.m. Dec. 30.
Judges for the awards are the Sherron Long, President of Florida Cultural Alliance; Nancy Turrell of the Arts Council of Martin County; and Richard Gabel of the Arts & Cultural Alliance of St. Lucie.
Award recipients will be announced Jan. 22.
The Laurel Awards dinner and presentation will be held on March 14 at the Riomar Country Club.
Contact Barbara Hoffman at the Cultural Council Office with any questions by calling (772) 770-4857 or director@cultural-council.org.