Noblesville Creates Announces Nominees

Noblesville Creates recently announced the nominees for their Awards Ceremony, to be held during their annual fundraiser, Celebrate Noblesville Creates, on Sept. 25. This Awards Ceremony recognizes individuals or companies who show outstanding leadership and vision in supporting, promoting, and providing creativity in the regional arts communities the nonprofit organization serves.

The Celebrate Noblesville Creates fundraiser will be held at Embassy Suites in Noblesville from 5:15 to 9:30 p.m., and, along with the Noblesville Creates Awards Ceremony, will consist of dinner and drinks, live music, hands-on arts experiences, a silent and live auction, and more. 

The nominees for the Noblesville Creates Awards Ceremony are listed below.

Emerging Artist of the Year: This award recognizes artists who have been working for 5 years or fewer in their current field or medium and who have demonstrated professionalism, creativity, artistic excellence, and leadership.

David Fleshman

Emery Henderson

Frank Hindes

Jason Reinhardt

Cairo Morado

Artist of the Year: This award recognizes established artists who excel in their chosen medium, increasing our community’s reputation and strengthening our creative economy through their work and dedication.

Mark Rouse

Frances Ruiz

Amanda Russo

Joy Collins

Arts Partner of the Year:  This award recognizes individuals or organizations that have developed innovative opportunities to build or work alongside the local arts community.

Nica Post

Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District

Westfield Library

Noblesville Public Safety

Arts Advocate of the Year: This award recognizes individuals who have dedicated their time to promoting the arts and highlighting how the arts create a positive impact for all.

Heather Boelke

Caroline Hays

Linda Jordan

Jennifer Wolfe

Arts Champion of the Year: This award recognizes individuals or organizations who have invested significant time, talent, and treasure into our local arts economy to grow and strengthen our community.

Darren Peterson

HamCo Live

Fishers Arts Council

City of Westfield

Mike Thibedeau