The Numerica Performing Arts Center is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Stanley Lifetime Achievement Awards. The awards were created in 2002 to honor the life-long arts and culture commitment of Mr. Bob Stanley. Nominations for the 2025 awards are due by October 31.
Bob Stanley was a prominent businessman who owned several businesses, the largest being Stan’s Merry Mart. He started this store as a small military surplus store after WWII on South Wenatchee Avenue, and it grew into what is now a large general hardware and variety store. Before his death, Bob felt a strong need to contribute to his community, and made a donation of $1M to the nonprofit Supporters of the Center “SOC,” which was the precursor to today’s Numerica Performing Arts Center.
Two awards are presented each year; the first is awarded to a recipient in the volunteer division, and the second to a recipient in the professional division. The awards are presented each year at the Numerica Festival of Trees’ Holiday Spice performance. The first award is presented to an individual who is a volunteer supporter, artist and/or musician, and the second is presented to a teacher of the arts, or a professional working in the arts.
Nominees for the Volunteer Division Must meet the following criteria:
- A life-long supporter of the arts
- A volunteer for the visual and/or performing arts for a minimum of 10 years
- A volunteer in the Central Washington region (Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, Cashmere, Peshastin, Leavenworth, Quincy, Entiat, Chelan, Manson, Orondo, Moses Lake, Ephrata, and/or Omak)
- Has left a profoundly positive and lasting impression on the arts in our community
Nominations for the Professional Division must meet the following criteria:
- Worked as an artist/musician or teacher for the visual and/or performing arts
- Teaches/taught or works(ed) in Central Washington (including Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, Cashmere, Peshastin, Leavenworth, Quincy, Entiat, Chelan, Manson, Orondo, Moses Lake, Ephrata, and/or Omak)
- A professional in the visual or performing arts for a minimum of 10 years
- Has left a profoundly positive and lasting impression on the arts in our community
More information on the Stanley Lifetime Achievement Awards, including nomination forms and a list of past winners can be found at: https://numericapac.org/stanley-lifetime-achievement-awards/