Arts Leadership Award Program
Now Accepting Nominations for the 2026 Arts Leadership Awards
NOMINATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, May 15, 2026
The Alameda County Arts Commission invites County residents to submit nominations for the 2026 Alameda County Arts Leadership Awards. Nominations are due on May 15 and must be submitted online. Online nomination form includes the complete nomination instructions and requirements. Please review the list of past Award recipients by reviewing the PDF List or using the searchable database below.
This annual program enables the Alameda County Arts Commission to recognize five individuals, one from each of the five districts of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, for their outstanding achievements and contributions impacting the arts community and the residents of Alameda County.
Nominees must be residents of Alameda County and involved in an arts discipline including, but not limited to, music, dance, visual art, literature, theater, film and video, traditional craft and folk art, and new media. Nominees must be affiliated with an Alameda County arts organization through their role as an artist, staff person, board member, teacher, volunteer, donor, supporter, advocate, etc. For complete details, please review the online nomination instructions.
Learn about the 2025 Leadership Award Recipients
Doris Green
Representing Alameda County Supervisorial District One — Doris Green has been a part of the Fremont arts community for over 40 years as a dedicated...
Jayendra (Jay) Singh
Representing Alameda County Supervisorial District Two — Jayendra (Jay) Singh is a dedicated community volunteer who supports the arts, education...
Eric Murphy
Representing Alameda County Supervisorial District Three — Eric Murphy is a photographer, exhibition curator, and arts advocate who has been part of...
Ashara Ekundayo
Representing Alameda County Supervisorial District Four — Ashara Ekundayo is a Black feminist multidisciplinary independent curator of contemporary...
Alex Jaga Sousa
Representing Alameda County Supervisorial District Five — Alex Jaga Sousa one of two Arts Leadership Award recipients for District Five of the...
Amara Tabor-Smith
Representing Alameda County Supervisorial District Five — amara tabor-smith is a choreographer, performance maker, cultural worker and the artistic...
Learn about Past Arts Leadership Award Recipients
Use this searchable database to find and learn about current and past award recipients. You can enter a person’s name, a year dating back to 2003, or an Alameda County Board of Supervisors District such as District 1. Additionally, you can click on a year below to see a list of recipients for that year. Also, you can view and download a document with a complete list of past recipients.
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