About HONORS
HONORS is Boston Arts Academy Foundation’s signature annual celebration and the Foundation’s largest single source of unrestricted funding in support of Boston Arts Academy. Each year, this unforgettable evening brings together leaders in the arts, business, philanthropy, and civic life to celebrate individuals whose work reflects the creativity, leadership, and community impact at the heart of BAA’s mission.
HONORS 2026 will be held at MGM Music Hall at Fenway, with Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll serving as Honorary Chair and led by Jill and Dean Bosco of CliftonLarsonAllen as event co-chairs.
With an ambitious $2 million fundraising goal, Honors plays a critical role in bridging the gap between public funding and the true cost of a world-class, arts-intensive education—ensuring that Boston’s young artists have the resources they need to thrive.
2026 Honorees
Music
Jennifer Holliday, Tony- and Grammy-Winning Singer & Actress | Original Dreamgirl
Lifetime Achievement
Mark Lev, President & CEO, Boston Common Golf
Civic Responsibility
Candice Stover, General Manager of New England Sales at Delta Air Lines
TV + Film
Stephanie Tavares-Rance and Floyd Rance, Founders of the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival
Fashion
Daniela Corte, Boston-based fashion designer
Visual Art
Ken Fulk, renowned interior designer and creative director of the ‘Quin House in Boston
Dance
John Lam, former Principal Dancer, Boston Ballet and founder of Lam Dance Works
