Coming Up Taller

The Coming Up Taller Awards recognize and support outstanding community arts and humanities programs that celebrate the creativity of America's young people, provide them learning opportunities and chances to contribute to their communities. These awards focus national attention on exemplary programs currently fostering the creative and intellectual development of America's children and youth through education and practical experience in the arts and the humanities. Accompanied by a cash award, the Coming Up Taller Awards not only reward these projects with recognition, but also contribute significant support to their continued work.

Award recipients receive $10,000 each, an individualized plaque, and an invitation to attend the annual Coming Up Taller Leadership Enhancement Conference. In addition, 35 exceptional youth arts and humanities programs across the country receive a Semifinalist Certificate of Excellence.

Coming Up Taller is an initiative with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities to showcase cultural excellence and enhance the availability of out-of-school arts and humanities programs to children.

See Also

•Coming Up Taller 2010 Nomination Form
•Coming Up Taller Award Recipients 2009
•2009 Coming Up Taller Semifinalists
•First Lady Remarks Coming Up Taller Ceremony
•First Lady Michelle Obama Presents 2009 Coming Up Awards at White House Ceremony

Inside Coming Up Taller

• Coming Up Taller: Ten Years of Making a Difference in the Lives of Youth
• The Coming Up Taller Awards 1998-2008