Diamond Awards

The 2007 Diamond Awards were presented on Thursday, December 6, 2007 at a special evening entitled, “Diamonds for the Holiday” held at Twin Pines Art Center in Belmont. The Diamond Awards were created to recognize individuals and organizations for outstanding contributions to the arts in San Mateo County.

Sponsor Form

Nomination Form

The 2007 Diamond Awards were given to the following individuals and organizations:”

Arts Organization		NDNU Department of Theatre and Dance
Individual Artist		Fred Gerhauser
Ray Lorenzato Young Artist Award		Nathan Chan
Arts Educator		Mike Galisatus and Maria Spremich
Volunteer in the Arts		Charles Bettencourt and Estelle Kelley
Government Support		City of Redwood City

The 2006 Diamond Awards were given to the following individuals and organizations:

Arts Organization		Ballet Folklorico Alma de Mexico
Individual Artist		Kawika Alfiche
Young Artist		Amy Briones
Arts Educator		Doris Stirm
Volunteer in the Arts		Joyce Barron Leopardo
Individual Donor		Charles Homer
Government Support		San Mateo City Council
Corporate/Foundation Support		Kepler's Bookstore

The 2005 Diamond Awards were given to the following individuals and organizations:

Arts Organization		Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society
Individual Artist		Olga Parr
Arts Educator		Brad Friedman
Volunteers in the Arts		Lee Foster
Individual Donors		Kitty Burns
Foundation/Corporate Arts Supporter		SamTrans
Young Artist		Ryan C. Courtin
Governmental Arts Supporter		Congressman Tom Lantos

See photos from the 2005 Diamond Awards . . .

The 2004 Diamond Awards were given to the following individuals and organizations:

Arts Organization		Kollage Community School for the Arts
Individual Artist		Leona Moriarity
Arts Educator		Charles Strong
Volunteers in the Arts		Lois & Ted Everett
Individual Donors		Pete & Paula Uccelli
Foundation/Corporate Arts Supporter		Borel Private Bank & Trust Co.
Young Artist		Morgan Mallory
Governmental Arts Supporter		Irene K. O'Connell

The 2003 Diamond Awards were given to the following individuals and organizations:

Arts Organization		City Arts of San Mateo
Individual Artist		Carlos Carvajal, Peninsula Ballet
Arts Education		Lynn Hilferty
Volunteer in the Arts		Nancy Jalonen
Individual Donor		Robert Senz, Oceanshore Hardware
Foundation Arts Supporter		Bay Meadows Foundation
Corporate Arts Supporter		SBC / Pacific Bell
Local Governmental Arts Supporter		Maxine Gonsalves, City Council of Pacifica
Regional Governmental Arts Supporter		California State Senator Jackie Speier

The 2002 Diamond Awards were given to the following individuals and organizations:

Arts Organization		South San Francisco Cultural Arts Commission
Individual Artist		Anne Bena
Young Artist		Chris Kimmell
Arts Education		East Palo Alto Mural Art Project Sonya Clark-Herrera, Director
Volunteer in the Arts		Shirley Kellicutt
Foundation/Corporate Arts Supporter		Sees Candy Charles N. Huggins, President
Governmental Arts Supporter		Barbara Carr, Mayor of Pacifica