Dedicated to celebrating excellence in the arts, the Buckey Awards are named after one of Yavapai County's most famous and multi-talented historical figures. Buckey O'Neill wore a lot of hats over his lifetime, including writer and journalist, and had a life-long appreciation of the arts.  It's time once again to nominate your favorite artists and arts supports! Take a look at the categories and let us know who you think Yavapai County's outstanding artists, performers and arts supporters are. 

*Please note that only nominees who lived and worked in Yavapai County during 2011 will be considered for this award. Don't forget to include any contact information for your nominees you may have (phone number, email, website, etc.) so we can contact them.

 

Outstanding Artist of the Year - Visual Arts

Please write in the name of your favorite artist working in any visual medium (painting, photography, sculpture, etc.). Also, if you know it, list an email address, phone number or website url for this artist so we can notify them of their nomination.

 

 

 

Outstanding Arts of the Year - Literature

Please write in the name of your favorite artist working with the written word (fiction or non-fiction; writer, poet, journalist, critic, etc.). Also, if you know it, list an email address, phone number or website url for this artist so we can notify them of their nomination.

 

Outstanding Artist of the Year - Media Arts

Please write in the name of your favorite artist working in any broadcast media (television, radio, internet, etc.). Also, if you know it, list an email address, phone number or website url for this artist so we can notify them of their nomination.

 

 

 

 

Outstanding Artist of the Year - Arts Education

Please write in the name of your favorite artist teaching in any medium in any educational setting. Also, if you know it, list an email address, phone number or website url for this artist so we can notify them of their nomination.

 

 

Outstanding Artist of the Year - Performing Arts 

Please write in the name of your favorite non-musican artist working in any performing art (theatre, dance, etc.). Also, if you know it, list an email address, phone number or website url for this artist so we can notify them of their nomination.

 

Outstanding Arts and Cultural Philanthropist/Arts Activist

Please write in the name of the person you think has done the most to financially support the arts and culture of Yavapai County in 2011. This can take the form of creating endowments, making donations, securing grant moneys from outside Yavapai County and/or acting in a leadership capacity to accomplish any of the above for the arts and culture of Yavapai County.Also, if you know it, list an email address, phone number or website url for this artist so we can notify them of their nomination.

 

 

Outstanding Arts Organization

Please write in the name of your favorite organization creating or supporting the arts in Yavapai County in 2011.

 

Outstanding Arts Event

Please write in the name of your favorite arts event in Yavapai County in 2011. 

 

Outstanding Artist of the Year - Music

Please write in the name of your artist working in any form of music (musician,song-writer,conductor, etc.).Also, if you know it, list an email address, phone number or website url for this artist so we can notify them of their nomination.

 

Lifetime Contribution to the Arts of Yavapai County
Please write in the name of the person you feel has made the most outstanding contribution to the arts and culture of Yavapai County over the last 10 years or more. Also, if you know it, list an email address, phone number or website url for this artist so we can notify them of their nomination.Please note, Jody Drake was last year's honoree and so is not in consideration for 2011).

 

 

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