Over the years, the name has changed but the reason for the award has been the same: to recognize a lifetime of achievement and contribution to the arts and sciences in Flagstaff. The Viola Legacy Award has gone to ten individuals over the years. They are listed below.
2017 Viola Awards
Viola Legacy Award
Robert Breunig
Viola Legacy Award
Nando Schellen
2016 Viola Awards
Viola Legacy Award
Charly Spining
2014 Viola Awards
Viola Legacy Award
Baje Whitethorne, Sr.
2013 Viola Awards
Mayor’s Award for Lifetime Contribution to the Arts & Sciences
William Lowell Putnam
2012 Viola Awards
Mayor’s Award for Lifetime Contribution to the Arts & Sciences
Dave Edwards
2011 Viola Awards
Mayor’s Award for Lifetime Contribution to the Arts & Sciences
John Running
2010 Viola Awards
Viola Award for Lifetime Contribution to the Arts & Sciences
Michael Kabotie
2009 Viola Awards
Viola Award for Lifetime Contribution to the Arts & Sciences
Don Bendel