HONORARY AWARDS
The Awakening Minds Art Honorary Award is presented each year to recognize a participant in our programming who has made a remarkable impact on the AMA community. This award honors individuals who, through their involvement, dedication, and creativity, embody the spirit of inclusion and the transformative power of art. Each recipient not only enriches the lives of those around them but also helps to advance the mission of Awakening Minds Art, inspiring others and shaping a brighter, more inclusive future. We believe that these individual’s colors change the world!
2024 - The Heritage
2023 - The Mahler Family
2019 - Fox Run Manor
2017 - The Rumschlag Family
2016 - The Moyer Family
2015 - Jared Willis
2014 - Shirley O’Brien
2014 - The Hector Family
2013 - Trevor Mahler
SARAH CRISP-RICKER AWARD
Each year, Awakening Minds Art honors a volunteer who has gone above and beyond to make Awakening Minds Art a better organization. This recognition, which had previously been without a formal title, was named The Sarah Crisp-Ricker Award in 2024, in honor of the organization’s founder. The award not only ensures a lasting legacy for Sarah Crisp-Ricker but also celebrates those whose dedication and commitment reflect the same passion and vision that Sarah brought to AMA. This award highlights the incredible impact of volunteers who, like our founder, help shape and sustain our mission.
The Sarah Crisp-Ricker Award Recipients:
2024 - Sarah Ricker
Honorary Volunteers:
2023 - Melody Rinker
2019 - Jo Wilson
2019 - Tamera Rooney
2016- Perine Poujet
Awards Given to AMA
Awakening Minds Art is proud to have been recognized by the community for its dedication to inclusivity, creativity, and making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with special needs. Over the years, we have received numerous awards that highlight our commitment to enriching lives through the power of art. These accolades reflect the hard work and passion of our instructors, volunteers, board members, and supporters, all of whom help make AMA a thriving and impactful organization. Below is a list of the awards we are honored to have received:
AWARDS RECEIVED
-Hancock County Chamber- “Go Local” Small Business Champion Award, 2013
-Arts Partnership, Community Arts Awareness Award- 2015-2016
-Findlay Area Family Favorite Special-Needs Services- 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018
-Findlay Area Family Favorite Kids Art Class- 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018
-Findlay Area Family Favorite Family Friendly Entertainer- 2017
-Findlay Area Family Favorite Place for a Birthday Party- 2013, 2016
-Findlay Area Family Favorite Summer Day Camp (new category)-2018
-Founding Executive Director awarded a Toledo’s 20 Under 40 Award - 2019