The Bravo Award honors educators and schools for excellence in all arts disciplines. BRAVO Awards are presented in three categories; schools, arts specialist teacher, general classroom teacher. BRAVO Award winners use the arts to revitalize teaching, enhance academic achievement and foster self-esteem, teamwork and cross-cultural communication and understanding.

The winners receive a BRAVO sculpture and cash awards.

The BRAVO Process
Nominees must submit a completed application which is then reviewed by a committee of educators, artists and arts specialists. A point ranking system is used to select the top tier of applicants. A panel of judges chooses applicants from each category and visits their classrooms and determines the BRAVO Award winners. Getting the word out about the value of arts education and spotlighting great educators is a large part of the BRAVO mission. We encourage every nominee to submit an application and be part of the recognition process!

Learn more about the BRAVO Judges

BRAVO's Sponsor: Club 100
In 1995, Club 100 of the Music Center became the official BRAVO Award sponsor. Club 100 is a membership support organization of more than 100 women who support the performing arts through fundraising, advocacy and education. The BRAVO gala is supported by Club 100 Members through their fundraising and hard work to present the gala. Among the many details handled by Club 100 are soliciting gifts for the nominees, sending out invitations, designing the décor, and planning the evening to honor the teachers.

Press Information

• May 27, 2008 - Nominations Now Being Accepted for 27th Annual Music Center Bravo Award Honoring Arts Educators.
• February 28, 2008 - Winners of the 26th Annual BRAVO Awards announced.
• Members of the media, for additional information, please contact Faith Davis at 213-972-3387

Contact BRAVO
Please e-mail the BRAVO office at FDavis@musiccenter.org with any questions or for more information.