7#UU))))) 3 ===== t]]]t;]Ella Jenkins Press Releases Awards List U.S. print media inquiries: David Sakowski or Mark Satlof, Shore Fire Media, dsakowski@shorefire.com or msatlof@shorefire.com or 718.522.7171. Radio and sales inquiries: John Smith, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, johns@folkways.si.edu or 202.287.3539. Marketing and promotions inquiries: Brenda Dunlap, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, bdunlap@folkways.si.edu or 202.287.3697. OVER FOUR DECADES OF AWARDS NEA Grant with Illinois Arts Council matching grant Named Honorary Citizen of Louisville, KY, during The Year of the Child National Academy of Recordings Arts and Sciences, Chicago Chapter, Governors Award, contribution in childrens recording and performance Presidents Award for Years of Artistic Service, Boulevard Arts Center, Chicago Parents Choice Award, Come Dance by the Ocean Parents Choice Award, Live! At the Smithsonian Proclamation of Ella Jenkins Day (December 12) in Chicago, IL Oppenheim Toy Portfolios Gold Seal Selection, Live! At the Smithsonian Service to Young Children Award, 35 years of work in childrens education, Chicago Metropolitan Association for the Education of Young Children Arkansas Traveller Award, Secretary of State of Arkansas Meritorious Service Award, Cook County Childrens Hospital, IL Ravinia Festival Salute for 25 years of outstanding childrens music Headstart Award for helping to unite children of many cultures Lifetime Achievement Award, KOHL Education Foundation Mayors Visionary Award, Fairfield, AL American Academy of Childrens Entertainment, Best Variety Performer Award Sydney R. Yates Arts Advocacy Award: Lifetime Achievement, Illinois Arts Alliance Foundation Woodson Foundation Award Pioneer in Early Television citation, The National Museum of American History American Library Association Award Named One of Chicagos Living Treasures National Association of Black Storytellers, Zora Neale Hurston Keepers of the Culture Award WEAA Radio Award, Morgan State University 1989 -- Washington (D.C.) Association For The Education of Young Children Resolution of Thanks 1991 Parents Choice Award: Come Dance by the Ocean 1991 -- Parents Choice Award / Video: Live At The Smithsonian 1996 -- Mom Talk Radio (Illinois) "Better World Award" 1998 -- The Chicago Council for Exceptional Children / Exceptional Childrens Week Committee, Honorary Chairperson Ella Jenkins 1998 -- Folkways At Fifty Certificate of Appreciation: "In recognition of participation in Folkways At Fifty Celebration and exceptional contributions to the increase and diffusion of knowledge about cultures and traditions that enrich our nation and the world." 1999 -- ASCAP Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award: First recipient in the field of Children's Music and the first woman selected for the honor. 1999--2000 Presidential invitation to participate in "Americas Millennium" celebration, Washington, DC. 2000--MENC (Music Educators National Conference) "Presented to Ella Jenkins in appreciation of her support for music education and the National Association for Music Education 2000 -- Early Childhood News Awards Directors Choice: Excellence in products for young children Holiday Times and Songs Children Love To Sing 2000 -- Parents Choice Audio Classic Award for Seasons for Singing 2000 -- Juvenile Protection Association 2000 -- Proclamation by the Governor of the State of Mississippi "We commend Ella L. Jenkins for her many outstanding achievements serving children." 2000 -- AFIM (Association for Independent Music) "Indie" Awards - Honorable Mention in the category of Childrens Music for A Union Of Friends Pulling Together. 2000 -- The "Key To The City of Utica" presented to Ella Jenkins "in appreciation for many her years of service" ### ~h-.WUV)+-Vsuw5SUWn+,DFH@@@<<< P3Hh2UWYq5BDFs   6 ] _ a   5  ( ? A C    7 V X Z   y z |  )+-X]p@@@@@4prt468zLMPU@.VWVW+uUFWD  _  A  X z +r6MQRSTU¡ ($@ 4 4 4'8 UUU U =/BZyzzyva BliellieTimes New Roman Courier NewSymbolTimesUU