37th Annual Dutchess County Executive’s Arts Awards
Dutchess County Executive William F.X. O'Neil and Arts Mid-Hudson
invite you to celebrate this year's awardees on
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Grandview, Poughkeepsie, New York
5:30pm Cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres, Dessert & Balloon Pop
7pm Seated Presentation
Special Guest MC (Grace) Angela Henry
Angela is professionally active in nonprofit recruitment and governance; philanthropic administration; community and educational promotion and engagement; and the performing arts. Under the stage name of Grace Angela Henry, Angela has appeared in movies and on the stage with CENTER for Performing Arts and Half Moon Theatre in the Hudson Valley, and the Actors Studio, Medicine Show Theatre, and Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City. Angela is especially known locally for historic graveyard tours, her portrayals of Sojourner Truth, and as a popular MC and auctioneer for nonprofit galas. She is also an accomplished voice actor on Audible.com, film, and international walking tours. A former board chair of Art Mid-Hudson, Angela is grateful for their significant impact on quality of life in the Hudson Valley, and grateful to Bryan, her husband and number one fan.
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Jeremiah On Air
Born and raised in the Hudson Valley. A SUNY Orange Graduate who majored in Communication Studies, Jeremiah's career in radio began as an intern at K104. This led to several other positions including overnights, weekends, and even brought him down to Panama City Beach.
As the newest on-air talent to KissFM, Jeremiah brings 12+ years of experience working in the radio industry.
When off the air, Jeremiah enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, attending various sports games, watching Marvel movies, and cracking dad jokes.
Chris Marino
Born and raised in Paterson, NJ. A Montclair State University Graduate who majored in Communication Studies, Chris' career in radio includes stops in Sussex and Princeton NJ, Hartford, New York City, Philadelphia, Miamia and West Palm Beach FL before becoming a proud resident of the Hudson Valley.
Over the years in the Hudson Valley Chris has been on a few of our local stations, including 96.1 KissFM (Top 40) and Q92 (AC). Chris has jumped over to Country 107.3 WRWD during the ride home, 2p-7p. When he's not getting his friends home each afternoon on the Hudson Valley's number 1 for new Country, Country 107.3 Chris enjoys everything life in the valley has to offer with his wife, and two sons growing sons.
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2023 Awardees
Art in Public Places – Dutchess County Historical
Society for Clowes Exhibit
Artivist – Paola Bari
Arts Organization – The KuBe Art Center
Arts in Education – Jim Osborn
Business – Albert Shahinian Fine Art
Individual Artist – Jodé Millman
Special Citation – Hudson Valley Philharmonic
String Competition Committee
ThinkDIFFERENTLY in the Arts - i2Evolve
Volunteer – Randy Caruso
Youth with Exceptional Promise in the Arts - Rowan Parsaca
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