2025 Award Nominations
Deadline: April 1st, 2025
Awards
2023 Awardees From Left to Right:
Cedric Gardner – Recipient of the 2023 WDC Choreography and Performance Award
Pamela Frautschi – Recipient of the 2023 WDC Friend of Dance Award
Sandra Jordan – Recipient of the WDC 2023 Margaret H’Doubler Award
Andrea Harris – Recipient of the 2023 WDC Research and Journalism Award
Christal Wagner – Recipient of the 2023 WDC Choreography and Performance Award
Catey Ott-Thompson – Recipient of the 2023 WDC Choreography and Performance Award
Paul Kosidowski – Recipient of the 2023 WDC Research and Journalism Award (not shown)
Nomination Requirements
For the Wisconsin Dance Council member making the nomination:
For the Nominee:
The nominee will be asked to provide a brief biographical summary, a curriculum vita or resume, a “head shot”, and at least three additional photographs of the nominee teaching, performing, or volunteering. The biography and resume will be shared with the individuals that are writing the letters of recommendation. Additional material as requested if the nominee will be honored.
Nomination Form: Please make a copy for yourself to edit.
Send Nomination Materials to:
Who:
Wisconsin Dance Council Nominations Committee
Address:
Post Office Box 70085
Milwaukee, WI 53207-9998
E-mail:
Nomination Requirements
For the Wisconsin Dance Council member making the nomination:
For the Nominee:
The nominee will be asked to provide a brief biographical summary, a curriculum vita or resume, a “head shot”, and at least three additional photographs of the nominee teaching, performing, or volunteering. The biography and resume will be shared with the individuals that are writing the letters of recommendation. Additional material as requested if the nominee will be honored.
Nomination Form: Please make a copy for yourself to edit.
Send Nomination Materials to:
Who:
Wisconsin Dance Council Nominations Committee
Address:
Post Office Box 70085
Milwaukee, WI 53207-9998
E-mail:
Nominations for Wisconsin Dance Council Awards
Since 1984, Wisconsin Dance Council has honored groups and individuals for their contributions to dance in Wisconsin.
Our Biennial Award Ceremony is tentatively scheduled for the year 2025. Do you know someone that is making or has made significant contributions to dance in Wisconsin? Please nominate them for one of the following WDC Awards.
Wisconsin Dance Council Award Categories
Distinction is awarded to an outstanding person, group of individuals, or organization who has made significant contributions to the advancement of dance.
Margaret H’Doubler is awarded to an individual for his/her outstanding contribution as a teacher/educator in the field of dance.
Choreography/Performance is awarded to a devoted outstanding choreographer or performer who has exemplified his/her abilities through his/her works.
Research and Journalism is awarded to a person who has made a significant contribution to dance through research and journalism.
Lifetime Achievement is awarded to a person whose life has centered on dance as a performer or educator enriching Wisconsin’s Dance Heritage.
Career Recognition is awarded to a person whose diverse dance contributions (such as organization, involvement, leadership, choreographer, performer, educator, and innovator) have changed the future of dance in Wisconsin.
Friend of Dance is awarded to a supporter who has furthered dance opportunities through their voluntary efforts.
Nominations for Wisconsin Dance Council Awards
Since 1984, Wisconsin Dance Council has honored groups and individuals for their contributions to dance in Wisconsin.
Our Biennial Award Ceremony is tentatively scheduled for the year 2024. Plan ahead. Do you know someone that is making or has made significant contributions to dance in Wisconsin? Please nominate them for one of the following WDC Awards 2024.
Wisconsin Dance Council Award Categories
Distinction is awarded to an outstanding person, group of individuals, or organization who has made significant contributions to the advancement of dance.
Margaret H’Doubler is awarded to an individual for his/her outstanding contribution as a teacher/educator in the field of dance.
Choreography/Performance is awarded to a devoted outstanding choreographer or performer who has exemplified his/her abilities through his/her works.
Research and Journalism is awarded to a person who has made a significant contribution to dance through research and journalism.
Lifetime Achievement is awarded to a person whose life has centered on dance as a performer or educator enriching Wisconsin’s Dance Heritage.
Career Recognition is awarded to a person whose diverse dance contributions (such as organization, involvement, leadership, choreographer, performer, educator, and innovator) have changed the future of dance in Wisconsin.
Friend of Dance is awarded to a supporter who has furthered dance opportunities through their voluntary efforts.
Awards
2023 Awardees From Left to Right:
Cedric Gardner – Recipient of the 2023 WDC Choreography and Performance Award
Pamela Frautschi – Recipient of the 2023 WDC Friend of Dance Award
Sandra Jordan – Recipient of the WDC 2023 Margaret H’Doubler Award
Andrea Harris – Recipient of the 2023 WDC Research and Journalism Award
Christal Wagner – Recipient of the 2023 WDC Choreography and Performance Award
Catey Ott-Thompson – Recipient of the 2023 WDC Choreography and Performance Award
Paul Kosidowski – Recipient of the 2023 WDC Research and Journalism Award (not shown)