Anne McKee Awards

The AMAF recognizes four artists for outstanding achievement in the Arts. The awards are named in-memoriam of four gifted humans who supported the Anne McKee’s vision for many years and whose dedication helped make the AMAF what it is today.

Miriam B. Good (1934-2008 ) was one of the original AMAF board members, a beloved friend and talented painter. Miriam’s long history with AMAF helped make the Fund what it is today.

The Miriam B. Good Award is given to an individual who embodies the AMAF mission of ‘Artists Helping Artists’.

Richard Heyman (1935-1994) was Key West Mayor (1983-1985 and 1987-1989) and co-founded Gingerbread Square Gallery in 1972. He was a longtime supporter of the AMAF.

The Richard Heyman Award is given to one outstanding literary artist each year.

Jack Baron (1926-2005) was a talented folk artist and friend of the AMAF. His artwork has left a legacy for Key West’s art history.

The Jack Baron Award is given in recognition of an outstanding visual artist each year.

Adeline Turner (1937-2011) was a founding member and dear friend of the AMAF. She was also a gifted concert pianist and oil painter.

The Adeline Turner Award is given to one outstanding performing artist.

Unsung Hero

The Community Foundation of the Florida Keys (CFFK) honors the outstanding work of nearly 100 volunteers every year. The Unsung Hero award recognizes those who dedicate their selfless work to nonprofits throughout the Florida Keys. The AMAF board nominates one of our own dedicated volunteers each year as our Unsung Hero. The award ceremony takes place in January.

In 2018 the CFFK awarded the nonprofit organisations themselves as the Unsung Hero for their tireless help and support they gave back to the local community during and after Hurricane Irma.

Stephanie Hellstrom – our Unsung Hero for 2022. Stephanie is a past President, Auction volunteer and Fund supporter.  Stephanie always supports the Anne McKee Artists Fund with a smile and positive attitude.  She served as the President of the Anne McKee Artists Fund for several years and was also responsible for the Publicity and Press Releases for the Call to Artists, Auction and the Grant submissions and awards.  She has been a loyal volunteer at the annual Auction for many years and continually supports the Fund with ads in our catalog for her business – La Rubia Panama Hats.

We asked Stephanie why she volunteers…

“The arts and Key West go hand in hand. I am truly honored to support the artists who are able to capture the beauty and uniqueness that the Keys provide.”

PREVIOUS AWARD RECIPIENTS

MIRIAM B. GOOD

2020 - Joanne Sloan

2019 - Fran Decker

2018 - Lynne Bentley Kemp

2017 - Michael Palmer

2016 - Jimm Sherrington

2015 - Jon McIntosh

2014 - William Welch

2013 - Jim Salem

2012 - /

2011 - Sal Salinero

2010 - Vivien Segel