Roanoke College and Hollins University Welcome Nominations for 2016 Kendig Awards

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 Perry F. Kendig Arts and Culture Awards, which recognize individuals, businesses, and organizations in the Roanoke Valley that provide exemplary leadership in or support for the arts.

The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, July 13. Nomination forms and other information are available at http://kendig.hollins.edu.            

Hollins University and Roanoke College have co-sponsored the awards since 2013. Hollins will host the 2016 Kendig Awards presentation on Wednesday, September 14.            

Three Kendig Awards will be presented this year, one in each of the following categories:

• Individual Artists (in all disciplines - dance, literature, music, media arts, visual arts, and theatre)
• Arts and/or Cultural Organization 
• Individual or Business Supporter

Individuals, businesses, and organizations from the Roanoke region (which includes the counties of Botetourt, Franklin, and Roanoke, the cities of Roanoke and Salem, and the town of Vinton) are eligible, as are past Kendig Award recipients from 1985 - 2012.

"The Kendig Awards program provides a focal point for celebrating the Roanoke Valley's cultural identity," said Hollins President Nancy Gray. "This initiative enables all of us to realize and appreciate the vital role arts and culture play in economic development as well as education in our schools."

"Presenting this annual program builds an even stronger arts and culture bridge between our campuses and the community," added Roanoke College President Mike Maxey. "We are proud to join with Hollins to champion this celebration of the arts."            

Named for the late Perry F. Kendig, who served as president of Roanoke College and was an avid supporter and patron of the arts, the awards were presented by the Arts Council of the Blue Ridge for 27 years.