Modeled after the Tony Awards, these Atlanta accolades for area theaters bring attention to outstanding work, leading to increased ticket sales and new audiences.

Since 2013, Tomer’s innovative approach as General and Artistic Director of The Atlanta Opera has brought opera to new audiences while supporting and developing the next generation of artists.

Committed to preserving north Georgia’s history, the organization operates a museum in Blairsville within the 1899 courthouse it saved from demolition and hosts cultural programs to broaden community outreach.

Under his leadership as President and CEO, the Georgia Rehabilitation Institute in Augusta has commissioned 21 works of public art and established a gallery dedicated to artists with disabilities.

Sasikala Penumarthi Duluth Sasikala Penumarthi (Duluth) is Executive Director of the Academy of Kuchipudi Dance in Atlanta and currently serves as a Kuchipudi dance instructor at Emory University. She has devoted more than three decades to sharing the South Indian…

As co-founder of the Savannah VOICE Festival, Sherrill enriches Savannah’s cultural landscape by celebrating vocal artistry, leading educational outreach programs, and fostering community engagement.

In his role as Executive Director of the historic Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre in Marietta, Andy revitalized the venue into an economic and cultural hub.

Led by James Riles III, the Academy provides percussion training for children in marginalized communities and is renowned for its focus on helping young people grow into confident leaders.

Luciana has been instrumental in establishing the archives for the City of Savannah. Her notable initiatives include preserving City Hall, documenting oral histories, and launching educational programs.