Nominate — Sentinel Award & Visionary Awards

★ Swan Lake Sentinel Award

For courage, service, and community.

Presented on opening night in remembrance of September 11th, the Sentinel Award honors a person whose life bridges service and storytelling — military, first responder, or public servant — and whose work carries that spirit forward. Inaugural recipient: Mark A. Williams, retired U.S. Army Major and founder of MAWilliams Films.

Opening NightPresented 9/11

★ Visionary Awards

For vision, craft, and creative flight.

The Visionary Awards recognize independent filmmakers and creatives whose work shows a clear point of view, real craft, and the courage to make something on their own terms. 2026 honorees: Arianna Harris, Bobbie Keenan, and Shannon Locasha.

Multiple HonoreesAwards Night

Who should be honored?

✦ Nomination received. Thank you.

Nominate someone for 2027.

For courage, service, and community.

For vision, craft, and creative flight.

Who should be honored?

For courage, service, and community.

For vision, craft, and creative flight.

Who should be honored?

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