Venice Arts' Awards & Recognition

• 2009 Humanitas Prize Winner, Philanthropic Partners to Venice Arts.

• 2008 Certificate of Acheivement, from the Mayor Villaraigosa and the City of Los Angeles for 15

   years of accomplishments and achievements.

• 2008 Certificate of Recognition, from Councilmember Bill Rosendahl of the 11th District for

   leadership and service to the community over 15 years.

• 2008 Certificate of Appreciation to Venice Arts' Staff, from Councilmember Bill Rosendahl of the 11th

  District for leadership and service to the community over 15 years.

• 2008 Certificate of Appreciation, from the California State Assembly for outstanding efforts in

  community partnership development in the "Picture This!" youth photography program.

• 2007 Commendation from Debra Bowen, Secretary of State of California, for Venice Arts' volunteer

  efforts, on the occassion of the 10th Anniversary of the Vera Davis McClendon Youth and Family 

  Center

• 2007 Commendation from Councilmember Bill Rosendahl, City of Los Angeles, for Venice Arts'

   activities enhancing community betterment

• 2005 Commendation from the Office of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa for Venice Arts' efforts with the

   Mayor's Day of Service

• 2005 Commendation from Councilmember Bill Rosendahl, City of Los Angeles, for Venice Arts'

   leadership role with Venice Centennial

• 2004 Spirit of Venice Awards to Lynn Warshafsky and Jim Hubbard
   Awarded at the Abbot Kinney Festival

• 2004 Los Angeles Unified School District Arts Education Network - Member

• 2003 Fellowship, Stanford University and matching grant from the Los Angeles County Arts

  Commission for the Executive Director to attend Stanford's summer residency Executive Program for

  Nonprofit Leaders: Arts.

• 2003 Certificate of Achievement, Recognition & Community Appreciation (JH), from Abbot
   Kinney District Association

• 2003 Certificate of Recognition, from California State Assembly

• 2003 Commendation, from County of Los Angeles

• 2003 Certificate of Recognition, City of Los Angeles

• 2003 Certificate of Achievement, Recognition & Community Appreciation, Abbot Kinney
   District Association

• 2002 Arts Leadership Initiative, Los Angeles County Arts Commission 1 of 10 arts organizations   

  selected, county-wide, to participate in the '02-'03 Arts Leadership Initiative.

• 2002 Certificate of Appreciation, from Neighborhood Youth Association

• 2001 California Arts Council Exemplary Arts Organization designation

• 2001 City of Los Angeles Certificate Office of Councilwoman Cindy Miscikowski

• 2001 City of Los Angeles Certificate Office of Councilwoman Ruth Galanter

• 2001 Recognition of Appreciation, from Kevin Newkirk, Israel Reed, Sheila Smith

• 2001 Certificate of Appreciation, from City of Los Angeles

•1998 Certificate of Appreciation, from City of Los Angeles

• 1997 Certificate of Appreciation, from City of Los Angeles

Awards and Recognitions of Venice Arts’ Creative Director, Jim Hubbard