Do You Know Somebody Who Has Made a Significant Contribution to Our Community Through Their Work or Community Involvement?
Was Their Success Influenced By Creative Arts Experiences?
The Z Creativity Honors
For some, artistic creativity is their calling in life. They become professional playwrights, songwriters, artists, actors, and musicians. But for most of us, music, theater, dance, film, and art are creative passions. Our experiences in school, community, and professional arts programs inform the way we respond to the creative “fire in our belly.” Through art, many of us learn to express emotions, practice discipline, develop confidence, pursue a dream, experience creative thinking, and feel the satisfaction of working with others for a common purpose.
The Z Creativity Honors is an opportunity to celebrate diverse forms of creativity found throughout our community, including education, health care, small and large businesses, government, military, and community organizations.
Selected honorees will be recognized at a gala event, held at The Z on September 13, 2025, in which their stories of success and the influence of art in their lives will be shared as an inspiration for others.
Nominations
The Z is seeking nominees for the First Annual Z Creativity Honors. We will be recognizing individuals in three categories: (1) Business/Military, (2) Community, and (3) Arts. Nominees could be a local artist, barber, nurse, teacher, engineer, sailor, social worker, cook, community volunteer, parent . . . anybody whose artistic experiences, past or present, contributes to their ability to make a meaningful contribution to our community. You can nominate yourself, friends, family, or a co-worker. Only one nomination is allowed.
Nominees must:
- Live or work in Hampton Roads,
- Have made a positive contribution in our community, and
- Believe their arts experiences have helped them achieve success.
Selection
The Z’s selection panel will review the nominations. Those selected for recognition will be provided a voluntary follow-up questionnaire to further express how their arts experience contributes to their success.
Nomination may be made online or emailed to [email protected]. Nominations are due by June 1, 2025.
