The 2026 Annual Awards Celebration
Please join us for our 2026 Annual Awards Celebration on November 10 at the Wadsworth Antheneum in Hartford. We'll be honoring all of our 2026 certified towns and Climate Leaders.
An iconic structure in the heart of downtown Hartford, The Wadsworth was founded in 1842 with a vision for infusing art into the American experience. The museum is home to a collection of nearly 50,000 works of art, spanning 5,000 years and encompassing European art from antiquity to contemporary as well as American art from the 1600s through today. It is the oldest continuously-operating public art museum in the United States, opening its doors to the public in 1844.
The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art was founded by Daniel Wadsworth, one of the first major American art patrons. Daniel Wadsworth originally planned to establish a “Gallery of Fine Arts,” but he was persuaded to create an atheneum, a term popular in the 19th century used to describe a cultural institution with a library, works of art and artifacts, devoted to learning history, literature, art, and science.
Register today to celebrate with us at the Wadsworth. Please feel free to register any guests you would like to bring with you as well. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. We're always happy to connect with you.
Your hard work and continuing support are of vital importance to us, so we look forward to celebrating you on November 10th!
Our 2026 Annual Awards Celebration is generously sponsored by:
Sponsorship Opportunities Are Available
Join us in working for a better Connecticut: please review our 2026 Sponsorship and Program Advertising brochure today. By sponsoring our Annual Awards Celebration, you'll align your company with our reputation as a trusted and valuable support program for municipal leaders.
Don't wish to be a sponsor right now? You can still take advantage of this unique opportunity to showcase your message with your advertisement in our full-color Event Program in both print and extensively circulated electronic media.
But don't wait! We’re actively promoting our 2026 Annual Awards Celebration right now, and we want to include your corporate identity in our state-wide outreach. Contact Jessica LeClair, 860-259-4767, to discuss options and details. And visit our Support Us page to discover the many different ways you can support our work and mission. Thank you!