Presented since 1995, The Creative Coalition's Spotlight
Award recognizes individuals and organizations who are dedicated to
improving the quality of life for all Americans and who have exhibited a
long-standing commitment to the Arts. Past recipients of the award are:
2005 Tony Bennett
Senator Max Baucus
Senator Ted Stevens
2004 Chris Matthews
Sean Astin
U.S. Representative Harold Ford
U.S. Representative Mary Bono
Lawrence Bender
Barry Levinson
Charlie Koones and Peter Bart
2003 Antwone Fisher
Steven Fisher
John Paul DeJoria
AmeriCares
2001 Harry Belafonte
Russell Simmons
Steven Van Zandt