City seeks nominations for annual Wendt Award

Cultural Commission celebrates contributions of arts and culture in Everett

The City of Everett Cultural Commission is accepting nominations now through Friday Oct. 2 for the 2009 Richard Wendt Award of Excellence. The award recognizes the accomplishments of artists, arts and cultural organizations and community members committed to enriching their communities through the arts.

Nominations must be received in the Mayor’s office, 2930 Wetmore Ave. Suite 10A, Everett, Wash. 98201, by 5 p.m., Oct. 2. The nomination form is at the right side of this page.  For more information, contact Carol Thomas, cultural arts manager, at 425-257-7101 or cthomas@ci.everett.wa.us.

The City’s Cultural Commission began presenting the “Award of Excellence” in 1991 to those who made outstanding contributions to the arts in Everett.  The name of the award was changed in 1995 to include Dr. Richard Wendt’s name, in recognition of his extraordinary commitment to the arts. In 1998, Dr. Wendt and his family established the Richard A. Wendt Endowment for the Arts Fund in support of the arts.

The award recipient will be recognized at a special award presentation and will receive an original artwork (purchased through the endowment fund).

Past award recipients include: 2008: Bob & Dona Anderson; 2007: Dr. Richard and Nancy Wendt; 2006: Imagine Children’s Museum; 2005: Clay and Hap Wertheimer; 2004: Terry and Cheryle Earnheart; 2003: Susan Jane Russell; 2002: Arts Council of Snohomish County; 2001: Mike Jordan; 2000: Peter Newland; 1999: John and Idamae Schack; 1998: Dr. Sanford Wright; 1997: Maryalice Salget; 1996: Dr. Paul-Elliott Cobbs; 1995: Dr. Richard Wendt; 1994: Carl Gipson; 1993: Dorothy Jayne Wright, Clyde Revord Motors and Jim Noonan; and 1992: Jim Nastri.

The Everett Cultural Arts Commission promotes the value of arts and culture in Everett. The 11-member Cultural Arts Commission is comprised of volunteers appointed by the mayor and City Council.