Sunday, December 23, 2012

Here's Your Ballot for the 2013 Buckey Awards!

(photo by David Cottle)

Its the start of Buckey Awards Season! 

Yes, the Buckey Awards for Excellence in the Arts celebrates the artists, performers and arts supporters of Yavapai County. And, in a ceremony on Saturday, March 9th, at the historic Elks Opera House, we'll recognize these wonderful people before a crowd and on live t.v.

Here's how the voting works:

1. Decide who your favorite local artists, performers and arts supporters are in these categories: (If you want more detail on the categories and the method we use to decide who gets the Buckey Awards, click here.) Remember, this is an open ballot. There is no list of people to choose from. You write in who you want on a blank line.
  • Outstanding Visual Artist 
  • Outstanding Literary Artist
  • Outstanding Media Artist/Broadcaster
  • Outstanding Arts Educator
  • Outstanding Performing Artist (non-musician)
  • Outstanding Arts Activist
  • Outstanding Arts Organization
  • Outstanding Arts Event
  • Outstanding Musical Artist
  • Outstanding Lifetime Contributor to the Arts of Yavapai County      (Jody Drake and Bill Nebeker have already been honored as Lifetime Contributors and so are ineligible for the 2013 Buckeys.)
Nominees for Outstanding Lifetime Contribution to the Arts of Yavapai County must have lived and worked in Yavapai County for at least 10 years. All other nominees must have lived and worked in Yavapai County for at least all of 2012.

2. Click here to go to your free online Buckey Awards ballot. Vote.

Only one ballot can be submitted from an individual computer. If your mom already voted off the family computer, you're going to have to use your smart phone or a computer at the library. Sorry folks, got to keep some people from trying to game the system.

If you have contact information for the artist, performer or arts supporter you are voting for, please include it on the ballot. We'll contact them and let them know they are in the running for the 2013 Buckey Awards!

3. In February, we'll announce the close of voting. The short list of finalists resulting of this voting will be given to top secret committees of practicing local artists, performers and arts supporters. They will review the work of the Finalists and vote for one person/organization in each category to celebrate on Saturday, March 9th at the Elks Opera House.

This is not a contest for best, this is a celebration of achievement.

We look forward to seeing the artists, performers and arts supporters whose work you enjoy most. Thanks for supporting the arts in Yavapai County and we look forward to seeing you at the 3rd Annual Buckey Awards on Saturday, March 9th!

Andrew Johnson-Schmit
Producer/Master of Ceremonies
3rd Annual Buckey Awards for Excellence in the Arts
prescottartsbeat@gmail (dot) com

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