The 2023 Dingeldein Gala was a hit!
Each year, two distinguished awards are presented to qualifying members of the community who are committed to developing the arts. These awards are the Otto F. Dingeldein and Friend of the Arts Award. In 2023, we awarded Kirby Ray Qualls and eDen Health Spa & Salon!
While we've hosted this gala in our beautiful gallery the past two years, most of you probably remember when it took place at various external locations. We decided to return to those roots and venture outside of our space to create a very special event! Leslie & Bradley Phillips graciously hosted the gala in their historic John L.E. Boardman home located in North Cape.
Otto F. Dingeldein Award
2022 recipient, Helen Towner, passes on the torch to Kirby Ray Qualls!
Friend of the Arts Award
Owner of eDen Health Spa & Salon, Sarah Kilpea Stuchlik, gives an acceptance speech.
Thank you to our official event photographer, Clarence Alford!
about the awards
The Otto F. Dingeldein Award, set up in 1975, was established to honor living individuals whose artistic achievements have made considerable impact on the cultural enrichment of this community. The award can be given to artists, non-artists, or to organizations. The criteria used in selection of the award winner include an evaluation of the individual's support of, or participation in the areas of Drama, Writing, Visual Arts, Music, or Dance. Other criteria taken into consideration are the person's impact on community enrichment, awards and recognition, and length of time involved in the arts.
The Friend of the Arts Award was established in 2002. It is one of the highest honors the Arts Council can bestow upon an individual, or organization, within the community. Nominees are involved with the Arts Council in a capacity that helps our organization achieve its goals for programming and outreach. This assistance can be delivered either through the nominee's service as a volunteer, or through donations of funds or goods.
past winners of the Otto F. Dingeldein Award
1975 - Otto F. Dingeldein
1976 - Marjorie Suedekum
1977 - Jake Wells
1980 - Aileen Lorberg
1981 - Jack & Betty Palsgrove
1983 - Wendy Rust
1985 - Ruth Knote
1986 - Grant Lund & James V. Parker
1987 - Mary Ann Gundermuth
1988 - Dr. Frances Crowley
1990 - Judith Crow
1991 - Carol Berry Horst
1992 - Don & Beverly Strohmeyer
1993 - Bill & Jan Chamberlain
1994 - Nick Leist
1995 - John H. Wiseman
1996 - Bill Needle
1997 - Ann Abbott
1998 - Freck Shivelbine
1999 - Dr. Edwin Smith
2001 - Dr. Gary L. Miller
2002 - Dr. Jean & Nona Nan Chapman
2003 - Craig Thomas
2004 - Drs. Robert & Ann Gifford
2005 - Mr. Narvol Randol, Jr. & Herb Wickham
2006 - William Shivelbine
2007 - Vicki Outman
2008 - Dodie Eisenhauer
2009 - Mike Dumey
2011 - Linda Buis
2012 - Dr. John Shelton
2013 - Don Greenwood
2014 - Brenda Seyer
2015 - Judy Barks-Westrich
2016 - Chris Wubbena
2017 - Caroline Kahler
2021 - Steve Schaffner
2022- Helen Towner
2023- Kirby Ray Qualls
past winners of the Friend of the Arts Award
2002 - Sam Blackwell
2003 - Ron Pilz
2004 - Jeff Maguire
2005 - Southeast Missouri Hospital
2006 - Southeast Missourian
2007 - Jerry Ford
2008 - Richard Webb
2009 - Utahna Hancock
2011 - Red Letter Communications & Lori Ann Kinder
2012 - Chris Edmonds/Staff-Element 74
2013 - Major Brands
2014 - 573 Magazine
2015 - Jeanie Eddleman
2016 - Sam Burton Cole
2017 - Ronald Nall
2021 - Ebb & Flow Fermentations
2022- The Bank of Missouri
2023- eDen Health Spa & Salon
