This week, Americans for the Arts honored five individuals and one organization with Americans for the Arts Annual Awards during the Americans for the Arts' Annual Convention in San Antonio.

Congratulations to:

• Arts @ Large - Arts Education Award
• John Bryan, Founding President, CultureWorks - Selina Ottum Local Arts Leadership Award
• Mel Chin - Public Art Leadership Award
• Sherron Long, President of the Florida Cultural Alliance - Alene Valkanas State Arts Advocacy Award
• Adam Natale, Director of Partnerships and Business Development, Fractured Atlas - American Express Emerging Leader Award
• Scott Provancher, President, Arts & Science Council, Charlotte, NC - Michael Newton United Arts Fundraising Award