Annual Fine Arts Awards Gala

Congratulations to Our 2023 Award Recipients!

O’Jay Award

New Wave Nation

Cindy Lazor Community Advocate Award

Kathy Baylock

Elec Simon Percussion Award

Justin Chase Williams

EN-RICH-MENT Honoree Award

Melvin Morgan Jr.

EN-RICH-MENT Honoree Award

Miracle Walker

Outstanding EN-RICH-MENT Partners Award

Cami Lewis (Beacon Academy)

Outstanding EN-RICH-MENT Partners Award

Dana Reinhard (Canton City Schools)

Ayani Joy Buckmon Music Education Award

Julie Dewald

Outstanding Dance Award

Megan Bowen

Performing Arts Award for Theater

Corey Lipkins Jr.

Outstanding EN-RICH-MENT Volunteer Award

Adam Grimm

Outstanding EN-RICH-MENT Volunteer Award

Steve Miller

Special Recognition Award

Dr. Don Bartlette

Special Recognition Award

Ted Swaldo

Macy Gray Rising Star Award

Ayata Muhammad

Milini Outstanding Guitar Award

Jonah Hughes

Spotlight Award

Ms. Ida Freeman

Leadership Award

Cayden Floyd

Outstanding Artist Award

Vicki Boatwright (BZ TAT)

Parent Volunteer of the Year Award

Stacy Kelly

Top Sponsor of the Year Award

Downtown Canton (Mike Sturdivant)