Whistler: Niedermayer recognized for dedication to the arts: Head of WAC presented with Arts Champions award
Doti Niedermayer’s face went a little red when she realized she was about to be presented with an Arts Champions award earlier this month.
Sitting at the annual gala that’s part of the Assembly of B.C. Arts Councils conference on May 1 in Richmond, Niedermayer was listening to the description of one award recipient when she slowly realized they were talking about her.
“I was actually totally shocked. I had no idea at all,” she said.
Niedermayer, who has served as executive director of the Whistler Arts Council (WAC) since 2002, was one of three recipients of the Arts Champions awards for 2010. The award is presented to individuals or organizations that have contributed to the development and promotion of the arts in their communities.
Jeanne Ross, project coordinator for the Assembly of B.C. Arts Councils, said Niedermayer, who used to serve on the assembly board, has “been on our radar for a while.” After she was nominated by Joan Richoz, WAC chair and assembly president, it was clear that Niedermayer should receive the award this year, Ross said.
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