'Spirit of Venice' Nominations Due Today

In celebration of the 29th Annual Abbot Kinney Festival, the AKFA has been seeking ‘Spirit of Venice’ nominations from the Venice community and the deadline to get those nominations in is today - July 15. 

The first ‘Spirit of Venice’ Award was presented at the 6th Annual Abbot Kinney Festival in 1989 to descendants of the founder of Venice, Abbot Kinney. 

Created by John Kertisz, Poet Laureate and a 1989 Festival board member, the award recognizes people actively involved in the community and/or who serve as inspirational role models.

Venetians previously honored with ‘Spirit of Venice Awards’ include Vera Davis, Joe Gold, Gregory Hines, Emily Winters, Linda Lucks, Jay Griffith, Sgt. Theresa Skinner, Yo Venice, and Jesse Martinez.

Please nominate the person or people you consider worthy of the Spirit of Venice Award by going here:https://abbotkinneyfestival.wufoo.com/forms/spirit-of-venice-award-nomination-form/

The winner will be determined by the AKFA Board of Directors, who will be notified on Sept.15.

There will be a brief awards presentation at the 29th Annual Abbot Kinney Festival on Sun. Sept. 29.

For more information visit www.abbotkinney.org