Community Leader Appreciation Awardees:
- Emiko Sugiyama, educator, choreographer, producer and artistic director, J.U.i.C.E Hip Hop Dance Festival
- Ricka Glucksman-Kelsch, founder, Dance and Dialogue
The panel:
- Arianne MacBean, director, choreographer, The Big Show Co.
- Elena Muslar, program assistant, Skirball Cultural Center
- Matt Wells, chief operating officer, DIAVOLO | Architecture in Motion
Artist Appreciation Awardees:
- Nzingha Camara, artist, choreographer, educator
- Heidi Duckler, choreographer, artistic director, Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre
The panel:
- Rebecca Bryant, choreographer, asst. professor, Cal State Long Beach
- Lakshmi Iyengar, co-artistic director, Rangoli Company, DRC board member, manager, Worldwide Acquisitions, Universal Pictures
- Ben Johnson, performing arts director, Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs
- Jackie Lopez, founder, artistic director, Versa-Style, executive director, Flourish Foundation
- Chisa Yamaguchi, dancer, marketing director, DIAVOLO | Architecture in Motion