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In
2009, the inaugural year of the Minerva Award, Patrick Dempsey, actor and
Maine ‘local’, is the sole nominated recipient. His nomination is in
consideration of his considerable efforts to improve the care of cancer
patients in Lewiston Auburn, Maine and surrounding region through his
financial commitment and energy in lending his ‘household’ name to the
founding and subsequent success of The Patrick Dempsey Center for
Cancer Hope and Healing.
press release
[10/06/09]
The Minerva Award
was initiated and created by L/A Arts, the designated Local Arts Agency
for the Twin Cities of Lewiston & Auburn, Maine, in the Spring of 2009.
The award depicts a
stylized image of the Roman Goddess Minerva – Goddess of The Arts – and is
presented in the form of a laser engraved crystal plaque which displays
the following inscription:
The
Minerva Award
Presented to
(Name
of the Recipient)
For enriching our community
Through the Power of The Arts
Lewiston & Auburn, Maine
(Year)
The award will be given
annually to an individual or group that has utilized the power of the arts
to enrich and enhance the lives of those in the community.
Each recipient will also
receive a letter/document which describes why they have been selected to
receive this award.
Nominations for the
Minerva Award will be sought in the summer of any given year and the
selection panel will make their deliberations in order that the award is
presented, upon a suitable occasion, in the fall of that same year.
The Award Committee
(Selection Panel) will meet from June – November as required.
The selection panel will
consist of:
-
Executive Director of
L/A Arts
-
LA Arts Staff Member
-
Representative from
the Board of L/A Arts
-
One or more ‘invited’ members of the general public
Minerva Award Inaugural
Selection Committee 2009:
Congressman Michael
H. Michaud
Chip Morrison
(Executive
Director Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce)
Andrew Harris
(Executive Director L/A Arts)
Sandy Marquis
(L/A Arts Board of Directors Chairperson)
Cheri Donahue
(Marketing Director L/A Arts) |
