Best Local Painter
Elizabeth LaForce
Best Local Portrait Artist
Lydia Host
Best Local Sculptor
Harlan Toole Schwall
Best Local Graphic Design Artist
Laura Crownover
Best Mixed Media Artist
Leo Ferreira
Best Art Gallery
The Frenchmen
Best Museum
Mobile Carnival Museum
Best Theatre Group – Children’s
Sunny Side Theater
Best Theatre Group
Chickasaw Civic Theatre
Best Play or Performance of the Year
“1776,” Chickasaw Civic Theater
Best Play or Performance of the Year – Children’s
“Frankenstein,” St. Paul’s Players
Best Musical Performance of the Year
“The Music Man,” St. Paul’s Players
Best Dance Studio
Mobile Ballet
Best Dance Performance of the Year
“Sheffield Showtime 2025,” Sheffield School of the Dance
Best Dancer
Aubree Cate Joiner
Best Local Comedian
Terry Worley
Best Local Filmmaker
Israel Rodriguez
Best Local Actor
Elsa Precht
Best Local Author
Betsy E. Chandler
Best Poet
Wayne McNeil
Best Classical Musician (Name, Instrument)
Andra Bohnet, Flute
Best Local Historian
Tom McGehee
Best Arts Educator
Katia Garza, Mobile Ballet
Best Theatrical Singer
Elouise Hays
Best Arts Event
LoDa Artwalk
The finalists in each category can be viewed here.
