The 8th Annual Diamond Awards were presented on Thursday, January 28, 2010 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Redwood Shores Public Library. Google Map Directions to Library
At this signature event, Peninsula Arts Council Diamond Awards were presented to recognize outstanding contributions to the arts made by individual artists, educators, volunteers, foundations, corporations, or by government support in San Mateo County.
This year’s Honorary Chair was Alisa Clancy, KCSM 91.1 FM, Operations Director and Host of “A Morning Cup of Jazz”. For more about Alisa read our recent interview with her, “IN CONVERSATION WITH ALISA CLANCY…”
The 2009 Diamond Awards were given to the following individuals and organizations:
| Arts Organization |
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Masterworks Chorale |
| Individual Artist |
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Brooke Knight |
| Ray Lorenzato Young Artist Award |
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Cindy Zhang |
| Arts Educator |
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Michael Lederman |
| Volunteer in the Arts |
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Gail Gandolfi |
| Government Support |
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South San Francisco City Council |
| Local Business Support |
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Gelb Music/Kevin Jarvis |
| Special Recognition |
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Lucy Tolmach |
See Photos of the 8th Annual Diamond Awards
2009 Press Release
Diamond Awards Feature Article
Read Press about the winners:
Half Moon Bay Review-Michael Lederman Named Arts Educator of the Year
Many Thanks to All Who Participated in the 8th Annual Diamond Awards!
SPONSORS
Diamond Sponsor: Borel Private Bank & Trust Company
Ruby Sponsors: Sandy and Rick Mallory, Leann’s Café at the Red Roof Inn, Keyboard Productions, Inc., Cosette Dudley
Friends: Doris Stirm, Randie Marlow
SILENT AUCTION DONATORS:
Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria, Citibank, Pete Douglas/Bach Society, Broadway by the Bay, Café La Tartine, Coastal Repertory Theatre, The Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, Fairfield Inn and Suites, Filoli, The Fish Market, Julie Fellers,
Gail Gandolfi, Garden Court Vincci Hoteles, Hillbarn Theatre, Hiller Aviation Museum, Hilton SF Airport, Honeybear Prints/Beth Mostovoy, Hyatt Regency SFO/Swiftwater Cafe, Judy King, KCSM 91.1 FM, Kirkpatrick’s School of Dance, Lourdes Carini, Marriott Hotel, Moonstar Buffet Restaurant, Mountasia, Music at Kohl Mansion, New Kapadokia, Paper Crane, Peninsula Ballet Theatre, The Red Desert Dance Company, San Mateo County Film Commission,
San Mateo County/Silicon Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Sofitel San Francisco Bay, See’s Candies, Pier 39, Ruth Waters, Wax Museum at Fisherman’s Wharf, Winchester Mystery House
RECEPTION DONATORS:
Café La Tartine, New Kapadokia
CERTIFICATES OF COMMENDATION
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Congresswoman Jackie Speier, Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, CA State Senator Joseph Simitian, Assemblyman Jerry Hill, Assemblyman Leland Yee, Assemblyman Ira Ruskin, San Mateo County Supervisors, City of Burlingame, City of Belmont, City of Redwood City, City of Half Moon Bay, City of Woodside,
City of Foster City
A SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Girl Scout Troop #31534, Alisa Clancy, Peter Hamilton, David Fellers, Mary Nitschke, Redwood Shores Public Library, Susan Moeller, Taylor Mallory, Princeton University Katzenjammers, Sandy & Rick Mallory, Ruth Waters, David Martin, Lance Huntley, Julie Jahns, Kristin Thompson, Judy King, Gail Gandolfi, Ercie Santos
PENINSULA ARTS COUNCIL BOARD MEMBERS
Steven Aguirre, San Carlos Arts Commission--Brena Bailey, San Mateo County Film Commission--William Blodgett, Music at Kohl Mansion--Denise Delaney, Coastal Repertory Theatre---Julie Fellers, President, At-Large
Julie Goodenough, Silicon Valley Open Studios--Mara Grimes, Art in Action--Beth Mostovoy, Art on the Square (Redwood City)--Jason Newblanc, Redwood City Arts & Culture Commission--Judy Sleeth, Art in Action
The 2008 Diamond Awards were presented on Thursday, January 29, 2009 at the Redwood Shores Library, Community Room a 399 Marine Parkway in Redwood City. The Diamond Awards were created to recognize individuals and organizations for outstanding contributions to the arts in San Mateo County. 2008 Press Release
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