From the Archives
Celebrating achievement in dance, arts leadership, writing, faith and the American Songbook.
The 2014 Honorees
Dancer, Actress & Choreographer
Carmen de Lavallade began her career with Lester Horton and Alvin Ailey before expanding into film, Broadway, television, opera and international touring.
Her distinguished career has also included teaching and performing at Yale and recognition with numerous lifetime-achievement honors.
Arts Administrator
Karen Brooks Hopkins helped transform the Brooklyn Academy of Music into a major international arts institution.
During her decades at BAM, including service as president, she oversaw substantial growth in programming, facilities, attendance and international prominence.
Jesuit Priest & Author
Father James Martin is a Jesuit priest, author and public commentator whose books include My Life with the Saints, The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything and Jesus: A Pilgrimage.
He has served as editor-at-large of America magazine and has become a widely recognized voice on spirituality and contemporary life.
Broadcaster, Singer & Author
Jonathan Schwartz became one of America’s foremost interpreters and broadcasters of the Great American Songbook.
His career has encompassed radio, cabaret, recording, writing and artistic leadership at Lincoln Center’s American Songbook series.
Video Highlights
The video material formerly kept on a separate page is now presented as part of this annual archive.
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