Paragon Art 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 in September.

2021 Paragon Award Winners

THE ULTIMATE PARAGON
Rita Plowman

LEADERSHIP IN THE ARTS (ART PROJECT/ART PROGRAM)
Fritz Giesendorfer (1882-1980) Exhibit - Curated by Norman Hare'
ART: Out of the Box Traffic Box Art Project - Partners McKenzie Disselhorst and Andrea Campbell

LEADERSHIP IN THE ARTS (INDIVIDUAL)
Sandra Cox - Creation of Jesse David Cox (1976-2008) Memorial Fund

The 2021 Paragon Art Award was created by Greg Celenze!

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.

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.