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Excellence in Collaboration

Fantastic Forest- Monika Kuntar, Sierra Stewart, Jessica Miller, Raina Belleau, and Sammie Biter.

Dreams without Borders- Eva Putzova, Laura Franke, Grace Vaughan, Jill Sans, Amy Martin, and Chip Thomas

Women Who Mix Art with Politics- Margarita Cruz, Rad Green, Dana Kamberg, Amy Martin, John de Graaf, Eva Putzova, and Laura Franke

Flagstaff Takes the Stage- NAU Department of Theatre, FlagShakes, Stargazer Collaborative Theatre, Theatrikos

Interference Series

Excellence in Education Individual

Kylie Ahern

Julie Bouck

Nicole Taylor

Excellence in Education Organization

Lowell Education Team

Flagstaff Festival of Science

Stargazer Traveling Education Program

Excellence in Music

The Sways

SE Willis

IIWAA

Aaron White

Tsoh tso

Excellence in Performing Arts

Shakespeare on Pluto- FlagShakes

Swing State- Theatrikos

Jospeh and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat- Theatrikos

Emma- FlagShakes

Dog Sees God- Stargazer Collaborative Theatre

Excellence in Storytelling

Julie Lancaster- Beyond Words: How Our Stories and Strategies Inspire Leadership

Julie Hammonds- Blue Mountain Rose

Poet Brews

Excellence in Visual Arts 

Corey Begay- Daago

Bryan David Griffith- Tending the Flame

Jolene Rohrbacker- First International Dark Sky City Mural

Culture Connection- Artemis

Community Impact Individual

Zane Jacobs

Margarita Cruz

Sara LaRosa

Mare Schumacher & Luis Fernandez

Community Impact Organization

Grand Canyon Youth

Grateful Festival

Lowell Observatory

Flagstaff Poetry Slam

Emerging Artist

Liv Scott

Newton McDaniel

Miasma

Mike Kennedy

Rachel Lemons

Local Artisan 

Sam Dauderman

Avari Baldwin

Randy “SQRL” Gray

 

Congratulations to all nominees and finalists! You make Flagstaff such a vibrant and wonderful place to be. We cannot wait to celebrate with you on April 25, 2026.

Tickets Are Officially LIVE for the Viola Awards!

This year’s Viola Awards are bringing all the homecoming vibes with our theme:
Homecoming: Look How Far We’ve Come.

Join us for a night of celebration, reflection, and school-spirit–level pride as we honor the individuals and organizations who have helped shape our community and move it forward. Think: a reunion with purpose, a celebration of growth, and a reminder of just how far we’ve come—together.

Reconnect.

Celebrate excellence.

Show up and show out.

Tickets are limited, so don’t wait until the last dance—secure your seat now and be part of this unforgettable homecoming celebration.

Get your tickets today and join us for the 18th Annual Viola Awards.

We can’t wait to welcome you back.

If you would like to purchase a table sponsorship, please reach out to Dani Commanda at dcommanda@creativeflagstaff.org

Thank you for helping us celebrate, elevate, and champion the arts in Flagstaff.
Your voice, your nominations, and your participation make the Viola Awards possible.

Sarah Kelley and Jon White

Make an impact:

Sponsor the Viola Awards! 

Sponsoring the Viola Awards is a great way to show support for our creative community.

The 18th Annual Viola Awards will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026. There are several sponsorship levels with varying benefits.

 

 

For more information, contact

Dani Commanda, Viola Awards Coordinator, at dcommanda@creativeflagstaff.org or

(928) 225-4147.

Thank you, Viola Awards Sponsors!

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