ROBERT A.M. STERN 
Architect, Teacher, and Writer, Robert A.M. Stern Architects

For his contribution to Philadelphia’s architectural vitality, and for his lifetime dedication to American architectural history and education. Mr. Stern’s firm’s notable projects in Philadelphia include Comcast Center, the Museum of the American Revolution, the master plan for and buildings at the Navy Yard, two residential towers, and several university buildings.

SUEYUN LOCKS 
Director & Lecturer, Locks Gallery, Trustee, Philadelphia Museum of Art

For her support of many of Philadelphia’s premier cultural institutions and her work as the director of the renowned Locks Gallery.

ABIGAIL ADAMS (she/her/hers)
Executive Artistic Director, People’s Light

For cultivating a love of theatre in her community through decades of excellent leadership and expanding People’s Light to become a cultural and civic center with theatre at its core.

ALLAN EDMUNDS 
Founder-President, Brandywine Workshop and Archives (BWA)

For innovation and high achievement in the arts and bridging access to the arts to underserved communities; for advocating for support for artists from diverse communities.  

RUTH NAOMI FLOYD (she/her)
Emancipatory Artist: Vocalist, photographer, composer, educator, activist, and justice worker, Frederick Douglass Jazz Works

For a dedicated approach to educating students at the intersection of music and art with culture and community through the lens of justice.  

KATHLEEN GREENE (she/her)
Curator of Public Programs, Barnes Foundation

For curating art programs with a commitment to celebrating diversity and inclusion and infusing the true diversity of the region in the creative community.

AVIVA KAPUST
Executive Director, The Village of Arts and Humanities

For forging a new, legible path for arts organizations to engage in community economic development and advocating for equitable revitalization in underserved urban communities.

Maràngeli Mejía-Rabell (she/her)
Festival Director, Philadelphia Latino Film Festival

For lifting community media practices, cultural organizing, intersectionality, accessibility and diversity to bring about positive change and new representation.

MAIDA MILONE
Chair, Board of Directors, Center for Emerging Visual Artists

For service in stabilizing nonprofit organizations for over 40 years and developing new approaches for supporting artistic practice.

JAY WAHL
Former Producing Artistic Director, Kimmel Center

For using unconventional platforms as a means of challenging the hierarchies, assumptions, and biases of traditional arts organizations.