Have A HeART Humanitarian Award

Award Selection Criteria

• Only OPA members can nominate an individual for this award
• Individuals may not nominate themselves for this award
• Multiple nominations for the same individual will not be factored into the decision-making process. 
• The Awards Committee will select recipients based on the information provided within each nomination form.  If the committee needs further clarification, the nominator will be contacted.
• Nominees must be current members of OPA for a minimum of two years
• OPA Board of Directors and Nominating Committee members are not eligible to receive this award
• On occasion, the committee may choose more than one recipient to receive this annual award

Nominating Process

• Nominators, please complete and submit the nomination form located below for the OPA member you would like to nominate.
• Applications will be accepted electronically through April 1, 2026. 
• All nominations will be kept confidential.

Acknowledging Award Recipients

• The recipient of this award will be announced and honored at OPA’s National Exhibition Awards Ceremony to be held at the Steamboat Art Museum on Friday, May 29, 2026.

I nominate OPA Member:

Past Winners