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Sophie Dowllar Ogutu (left) was the 2019 recipient of the Martha Richards Visionary Leadership Award. She is pictured here at Statera's 2019 National Conference with Statera Co-Founder, Shelly Gaza (center) and Lydiah Dola (right.) (Photo by Malloree Delayne Hill)
Nominations for the Martha Richards Visionary Leadership Award are now open through June 30th.
The award is given annually to a visionary woman or non-binary leader who uplifts, amplifies, and advances marginilized artists.
StateraArts is honored to highlight the extraordinary achievements of leaders providing powerful role models for mentorship and intersectional equity. The recipient is nominated by the public and chosen by committee. The award comes with international recognition and a $2,000 prize.
GUIDELINES
Future recipients of the MRVL Award:
Uplift, amplify, and advance women and non-binary leaders in the arts
Actively create pathways to success and advancement for marginalized artists
Embody Statera’s mission of creating pathways for women and non-binary people in the arts
Uphold the values of intersectional gender equity in their own leadership
SUBMISSION & ANNOUNCEMENT TIMELINE:
June 1-30, 2020 - Nominations/Submissions accepted
July 1 - August 15, 2020 - Review period
Late August 2020 - Notify recipient
October 2020 - Recipient is presented with Award