Arts Hero Nomination Form 2024

The Connecticut Arts Hero Award honors and celebrates Connecticut residents who are doing inspiring things in, for, or through the arts in Connecticut at the Connecticut Arts Awards. An Arts Hero is a member of the CT arts community who is championing creativity in their community. They are often an unsung hero who is behind the scenes or in the trenches of the work of ensuring that the arts are accessible and appreciated. They are committed to seeing the arts thrive in CT. This award recognizes that the people around them notice and value their contributions. If you know a special someone who has contributed significantly to the arts in Connecticut, please take a moment to nominate this individual. Note: Arts Heroes are not awarded posthumously.

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, September 6, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Save the Date: The Connecticut Arts Hero Awards will be presented on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM at Infinity Hall in Hartford.

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* 1. Please enter the nominee's information below:

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* 2. Please Indicate which region your nominee works (i.e. where they engage in and/or support the arts).

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* 3. Do you know where your nominee lives?  If yes, please Indicate the region.

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* 4. Tell us about your nominee.  How do they engage in and/or support the arts? (200 words max)

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* 5. Why do you believe this person should be recognized as an Arts Hero?  (150 words max)

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* 6. Is what they do part of their regular employment for which they are paid?

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* 7. Tell us how your nominee and their work in the arts aligns with the Connecticut Office of the Arts' READI values. (150 words max)
Click here to learn about READI.

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* 8. Use this text box to provide live links to supporting materials, such as newspaper articles, publications, photos, resume OR type "None".

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* 9. Please provide information about yourself (the nominator).

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* 10. What is your affiliation or relationship with the nominee?  How long have you known this individual?

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* 11. Optional - for publication purposes.
Please provide a quote (a sentence or 2) that sums up what makes this person an Arts Hero.

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