35th Annual Mayor's Awards for the Arts
The Mayor’s Awards for the Arts are designed to honor and celebrate people and organizations that contribute to the vibrancy of the arts and/or increase access to arts experiences in St. Joseph, Missouri. We annually seek nominations for artists, arts organizations, advocates, educators, and corporate citizens that contribute to the arts. A panel of arts leaders from across the state selects the award recipients.
Nominations for 2026 are closed.
Mayor’s Awards Categories
- Artist of the Year – recognizes an established individual artist (in any discipline) for artistic excellence
- Arts Educator of the Year – recognizes an outstanding contribution to arts education instructor at the K-12 or postsecondary level
- Youth Artist – recognizes artist 19 years of age or under who has demonstrated talent and achievement in one or more artistic disciplines
- Achievement in the Arts – recognizes an organization or business that excels in supporting and/or enhancing the arts through contributions of time, talent or funding
- Individual Leadership – recognizes an individual, business, or civic leader who has greatly contributed to one or more arts or cultural organizations
- Outstanding Volunteer – recognizes contributions to one or more arts organizations within the past year
2026 Award Recipients:
Congratulations to all of our Mayor’s Awards winners! Each winner represents the passion, dedication, and creativity that make Northwest Missouri’s arts community thrive. We are grateful for your contributions and the impact you make every day.
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Provides financial support to the Arts Council.
