PENINSULA ARTS COUNCIL'S 11TH ANNUAL DIAMOND AWARDS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Julie Fellers

October 24, 2012 (650) 591-2101,info@peninsulaartscouncil.org

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR PENINSULA ARTS COUNCIL’S
11^th ANNUAL DIAMOND AWARDS

Awards given in nine categories - Deadline to submit 11/30/12

San Carlos, CA - Peninsula Arts Council is seeking nominations for it's 11th Annual Diamond Awards. The awards recognize and honor individuals and organizations for their outstanding artistic achievements and contributions to the arts in San Mateo County.

 

The Diamond Awards are given in nine different categories: Arts Educator, Arts Organization, Individual Artist, Ray Lorenzato Young Artist (18 and younger), Arts Volunteer, Local Business Support, Donor Support, Government Support and Special Recognition. Last year’s recipients included: Julia Belanoff, Woodside H.S. (Ray Lorenzato Young Artist Award), Shely Pack-Manning (Arts Educator), Art in Action (Arts Organization), Troy Paiva (Individual Artist), Bonny Zanardi (Arts Volunteer), Jerry Lee, The San Mateo Daily Journal (Local Business Support),Half Moon Bay Beautification Committee (Government Support), Francesca Eastman, Goodstein Foundation (Donor Support), and Neil and Pegi Young (Special Recognition).

All nominations to be submitted electronically via the official nomination form available at www.peninsulaartscouncil.org. Deadline to submit a nomination is 5 p.m. Friday, November 30, 2012. Judging will take place in early December and recipients will be notified mid-December.

The Diamond Awards gala benefit and awards ceremony will take place on January 25, 2013 from 6-10 p.m. at Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos. The celebratory evening includes a hors d’oeuvres and wine reception, silent auction, entertainment, guest speakers and presentation of the Diamond Awards.

Generous support from sponsors and silent auction donators are needed to help underwrite the costs of this signature county-wide event. Sponsors to date include Bramasol, San Mateo County Fair and Media Sponsor, The San Mateo Daily Journal. To find out how to sponsor or donate, please contact Peninsula Arts Council at info@peninsulaartscouncil.org.

About Peninsula Arts Council: Peninsula Arts Council (PAC) is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to supporting, promoting and advancing the arts in San Mateo County since 1992. Key areas of focus that have long-term county-wide benefits include: public art, arts education and developing the county into a destination for the arts, parks and culture. For more information visit www.peninsulaartscouncil.org or call Peninsula Arts Council at (650) 591-2101.