Bill Bonyun Artist/Educator
The Bill Bonyun Artist/Educator Award, will be given to an artist, parent, community member or teacher who is making a positive impact on arts education through significant contributions to the arts in our schools. This honoree will have shown outstanding commitment and dedicated service in arts education, exemplified talent and professionalism as an artist or arts advocate, and been an inspiration to students, teachers, and the community. Bill Bonyun was a life-long arts educator and folk singer whose memory lives on in this award and in the memories of the many people he touched with his talent and personality. More info: Bill Bonyun Award

Administrator Advocate for Arts Education Award
The Outstanding Advocate for Arts Education Award will be given to a school administrator who has shown outstanding leadership and support of the arts, established exemplary or innovative arts educational programs, and promoted the importance of arts in education of every child. More info: Administrator Advocate for Arts Education

National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute
The Maine Alliance for Arts Education (MAAE) is pleased to announce a wonderful opportunity for talented, Maine, high-school and early-college orchestral music students. Students selected for this program will receive a full scholarship, all expenses paid, for the institute which includes private lessons, chamber music coaching, performance opportunities in the DC area, master classes and seminars, all with members of the National Symphony Orchestra.For more info: link

Imagination Intensive Communities Recognition
Please check back for information on how to apply to have your community recognized.