Awards & Recognition
For over 30 years, ArtEsteem has built a legacy of providing creative platforms to heal and empower the community to break free from the cycles of violence. Our work, which is rooted in love, creative expression and social justice, has been recognized locally and internationally with numerous awards.
Black History Month Commendation
2024: Awarded by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors in recognition of the 2024 Black History Month theme “African Americans & the Arts”
The Community Award for Excellence in The Arts Award
2019: Awarded by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Nu Omega Chapter at the Chapter's 90th Anniversary Gala. "Exemplifying Excellence Through Service Since 1929."
Community Award
2019: Awarded by the Office of African American Male Achievement and the African American Education Task Force at the 18th Annual African American Honor Roll Celebration
Cubena McClure Arts and Culture Award
2019: Awarded by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Beta Theta Sigma chapter, Founders Golden
Impact Awards
Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame
2017: Co-Founder Aeeshah Clottey was inducted into the Non-Traditional Careers Category
Community Peace Award
2016: Awarded by Rob Bonta, Assemblymember, 18th District
Oakland Secret Sauce Award
2016: Awarded by Oakland Chamber of Commerce, presented by Mayor Libby Schaaf
Best of the East Bay 2016 - Best Arts Nonprofit
2016: Awarded by East Bay Express
Sustainable Transportation & Environmental Enhancement Project of the Year
2016: Awarded by California Transportation Foundation
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
2012: Awarded by Congresswoman Barbara Lee
Peace Builder Award
2009: Awarded by Northern CA Campaign for a U.S. Department of Peace
Outstanding Achievement in Arts Learning Award for Arts Advocacy
2007: Awarded by Oakland Unified School District and Alameda County Office of Education
Proclamation Recognizing the work of Attitudinal Healing Connection
2000 & 2004: Awarded by Oakland Mayor Jerry Brown
Jampolsky Award for Exemplary Work in Attitudinal Healing
2002, 1998 & 1993: Awarded by the International Conference for Attitudinal Healing
Educational First Place Winner
2002: Awarded to ArtEsteem by Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame at the 13th Annual Festival of
Film & Video
Special Recognition Award
2002: Awarded by the Gandhi Institute at "A Season for Nonviolence, Carry the Vision 2002"
Sector Hero Award
2002: Awarded by the Oakland Citizens Committee for Urban Renewal