SW MN Arts Council

Prairie Disciple Award

Instructions & Nomination Form

Application Deadline

April 15, 2017

(Must be postmarked by April 15, 2017)

SW MN Arts Council

114 North Third Street

PO Box 55

Marshall, MN 56258

(507) 537-1471

(800) 622-5284

www.swmnarts.org


Southwest Minnesota Arts Council

114 North Third Street • PO Box 55, Marshall, MN 56258, 507-537-1471, 800-622-5284

email: , Website: www.swmnarts.org

Purpose:

To provide awareness and recognition of one individual per year from southwest Minnesota, whose activities and involvement have substantially contributed to the arts. The activities involved may have taken place within the past few years or be a lifetime of contribution. The accomplishments of arts advocates working in the region are often not widely known or appreciated. In recognizing these individuals publicly, the awards will raise the profile of the arts in their communities and throughout the SMAC Region.

Award: $500

Deadline: Application Deadline: April 15, 2017 (Must be postmarked by April 15, 2017)

Board Action: April 25, 2017

Nominations:

May be made by any individual (other than the nominee).

Restrictions:

1.  This award can be received only once in a lifetime.

2.  Nominated individuals must have resided in the SMAC Region for at least one year.

3.  Nominations will not be carried over from year to year. Previous nominees must be re-nominated each year.

Note: It is the policy of SMAC that nominees will not be notified of their nomination unless they are chosen to receive the Prairie Disciple Award.

Special Requirements:

1.  Nominations must be made on the PRAIRIE DISCIPLE AWARD Nomination Form.

2.  Nominators are encouraged to provide SMAC with at least two letters in support of the nomination.


Southwest Minnesota Arts Council

114 North Third St • PO Box 55, Marshall, MN 56258

(507) 537-1471, (800) 622-5284

Directions for Applicant Nominators: Submit a TYPED and signed original. Keep a copy for your own reference.

Name of Nominee / First Name: / MI: / Last Name:
Address:
City: / Zip: / County
Day Phone: / Email:

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Name of Nominator / First Name / MI / Last Name
Address:
City: / Zip: / County
Day Phone: / Email:

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Type in the spaces below or attach a narrative addressing the following questions:

Prairie Disciple

1.  On what merit are you nominating this arts supporter?
2. Describe the impact this arts supporter has had on art in the SMAC region.

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