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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe congratulates the 2024 Award winners as Princess Grace Foundation Guild Member

Celebrating 40 Years of Artistic Excellence: The Princess Grace Foundation-USA Unveils 2024 Award WinnersIn a momentous celebration of its four-decade-long dedication to fostering emerging artistic talent, the Princess Grace Foundation-USA proudly announces its 2024 Award winners. This landmark year honors 18 exceptional individuals with Princess Grace Awards and 11 with Honoraria, recognizing their extraordinary accomplishments in theater, dance, and film. Through its four distinct award programs – the Princess Grace Award, Special Project Grant, Grace Kelly Scholarship, and the reintroduced Princess Grace Statue Award – this year’s honorees join an esteemed community of over 900 artists who have benefited from the Foundation’s unwavering support.Diana Kemppainen, President of the Princess Grace Foundation-USA, expressed the foundation’s immense pride and enthusiasm for these remarkable artists: “I am delighted to announce the 2024 Princess Grace Award winners and Honoraria recipients. As we commemorate 40 years of unparalleled grant-making and an unwavering commitment to exceptional artistry, I extend my deepest gratitude to our esteemed Arts Advisory Council members and panelists. Their discerning judgment and unwavering dedication have been instrumental in selecting this distinguished cohort of artists in theater, dance, and film. We eagerly anticipate the profound contributions these artists will make to the cultural landscape.”Honoring Excellence in Four CategoriesThe prestigious Princess Grace Award remains the Foundation’s flagship accolade, recognizing artists who exhibit extraordinary promise at the early stages of their careers in theater, dance, or film. This year’s recipients embody the spirit of innovation and creativity that lies at the heart of the Foundation’s mission. The Princess Grace Award provides winners with a $15,000 grant, while Honoraria recipients receive $1,500, all as unrestricted cash prizes to directly support their artistic endeavors. Additionally, a Playwriting Fellowship is offered through a partnership with New Dramatists.The Special Project Grant supports past Princess Grace Award winners and Honoraria recipients, enabling them to further their creative growth through impactful projects. This grant underscores the Foundation’s commitment to the continued development of artists who have already made significant contributions to the arts but are at a pivotal point in their careers.

The Grace Kelly Scholarship for Thespian Excellence, supported by the Victory Foundation, fosters emerging theater talent at the high school level. In collaboration with the Educational Theatre Foundation, these scholarships provide essential resources and guidance, offering a 4-year college scholarship paired with a Princess Grace Award mentor, and a one-time artistic training scholarship for high school students. This scholarship ensures that aspiring artists have the resources and financial backing to refine their skills and pursue their dreams.

Reintroduced this year, the Princess Grace Statue Award is a distinguished accolade recognizing sustained excellence and significant contributions to the arts. Established in 1985 to honor the enduring impact of artists who have excelled in their disciplines and inspired future generations, this award is bestowed upon previous Princess Grace Award winners who have achieved distinction in their chosen field of theater, dance, or film. The Statue Award includes a $25,000 unrestricted cash grant and a bronze statue of Princess Grace by artist Kees Verkade.

A Legacy of Artistic Support

The Princess Grace Foundation-USA’s commitment transcends mere financial assistance. Award recipients gain access to a robust network of past winners and industry professionals, providing invaluable opportunities for career development and artistic collaboration.

Grace de Monaco: Luxury for Good

An integral part of the Foundation’s mission is Grace de Monaco, a luxury brand embodying the elegance and philanthropic spirit of its namesake, Princess Grace. Grace de Monaco donates 100% of its profits to the Princess Grace Foundation-USA through its innovative luxury-for-good retail model. This synergy ensures that every purchase not only offers exquisite craftsmanship and timeless beauty but also contributes to a noble cause.

Looking Ahead

As the Princess Grace Foundation-USA celebrates its 40th anniversary, it remains steadfast in its mission to support and elevate emerging artists. The 2024 Award winners and Honoraria recipients are a testament to the Foundation’s enduring legacy of excellence and dedication to the arts.

In this harmonious blend of philanthropy and luxury, the Princess Grace Foundation-USA and Grace de Monaco create a lasting impact, nurturing today’s artists and inspiring tomorrow’s visionaries.

* His Highness Dr. PRINCE MARIO-MAX SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE is a European Working Royal and German Prince. He is an Award winning Actor, TV- and Event-Host, Bertelsmann Randomhouse Author and Public Speaker. ♔ Prince Mario-Max is the son of H.H. Prince Waldemar and H.H. Dr. Princess Antonia of Schaumburg-Lippe. His Grandmother is H.R.H. Princess Feodora of Denmark. Therefore they are the Royal Danish Nachod Line of The Princes of Schaumburg-Lippe, the Founding Family of Hamburg, Lübeck and Kiel. ♔ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/princemariomax/ Website http://www.schaumburglippe.org Facebook https://www.facebook.com/zuschaumburglippe Instagram https://www.instagram.com/princemariomax/ Twitter https://twitter.com/schaumburglippe Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/prince-mario-max-schaumburg-lippe-1879978a