2023 Arts Leadership Awards Program

You are Invited to Submit a Nomination by the
Deadline of Monday, May 15, 5:00pm

Community members are invited to submit nominations for the 2023 Alameda County Arts Leadership Awards Program. This annual program enables the Alameda County Arts Commission to recognize five individuals for their outstanding achievements and contributions impacting the arts community and residents of Alameda County. You must be an Alameda County resident to submit a nomination. One nomination per person. 

Click here to start the online submission form. The nomination deadline is Friday, May 15 at 5:00pm. Please spread the word about this program and submit your nomination today!

Over 100 community members have received an Arts Leadership Award since the program began in 2003! Learn more by viewing the Nomination Instructions and the List of the Past Award Recipients. Images below feature the 2022 and 2021 Arts Leadership Award Recipients.

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The Office of the Arts Commission is proud to be a division of the County’s Auditor-Controller/Clerk-Recorder Agency led by elected official Melissa Wilk. The support and leadership provided by Melissa Wilk is critical to the work of the Arts Commission. The Auditor-Controller/Clerk-Recorder Agency has an extensive leadership role with the County government and the Arts Commission.

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