Paragon Art Awards and Jean Vincent/Scipio Creek Pottery Arts Education Fund Awards celebrate excellence in the arts and recognize the contributions to the arts community by volunteers, individuals, businesses, artists, arts educators, organizations and business leaders. Awards are presented annually.

2024 Paragon Art Award Winners

THE ULTIMATE PARAGON
Sherri Steinmann

LEADERSHIP IN THE ARTS (ART PROJECT/ART PROGRAM)
Robert & Wendy Hendrickson - River Poets Society

LEADERSHIP IN THE ARTS (INDIVIDUAL)
Steve & Vilma Holt

LEADERSHIP IN THE ARTS (BUSINESS) 
USBank

2024 Jean Vincent/Scipio Creek Pottery Arts Education Fund Award Winners

ARTS EDUCATION 
Amber Penrose - Oakwood Elementary School

ARTS PROJECT 
Lisa Wiese - Hannibal High School

PARAGON ART AWARD PIECES

Award categories open for nominations each year include:

Leadership in the Arts (Art Project/Art Program) – Presented to an arts project/art program that has made a meaningful impact in Hannibal.

Leadership in the Arts (Individual) - Presented to an individual who has contributed to the arts in Hannibal through volunteerism, participation, support and commitment to the arts.

Leadership in the Arts (Business/Organization) - Presented to a business/organization that has contributed to the arts in Hannibal through volunteerism, participation, support and commitment to the arts.

The Ultimate Paragon - Presented to an individual, business or organization that has contributed above and beyond the call of duty to make the arts in Hannibal succeed and thrive.

Jean Vincent/Scipio Creek Pottery Arts Education Fund (Arts Education) - Presented to a public or parochial school arts educator (fine art, instrumental, vocal, writing, etc.) in the Hannibal area.

Jean Vincent/Scipio Creek Pottery Arts Education Fund (Arts Education Project) - Presented to a public or parochial school arts educator (fine art, instrumental, vocal, writing, etc.) in the Hannibal area to go specifically towards a special project.

To submit a nomination for any or all categories, stop by the Hannibal Arts Council or contact HAC at (573) 221-6545 or findit@hannibalarts.com.