Oscar Hawkins Artistic Director/Ballet Master

Congratulations Mr. Oscar Hawkins!

Sunday, April 18, 2010, the Washington DC Chapter of The Society, Incorporated held a beautiful reception at the Four Seasons Hotel where Oscar was one of four individuals being honored for having made significant contributions to the development of youth in the arts in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. The Society, Incorporated has been supporting and promoting youth in the arts in the DC area for twenty-seven years and is comprised of a talented group of professional women. Thanks to the nomination by their president, Mrs. Julia Pollard, Oscar was honored for his decision to come back to his roots and give back to his community, sharing and encouraging youth to work hard to reach their potential. Mr. Hawkins humbly accepted the award speaking of his love for his students and the joy and satisfaction they bring to him. Congratulations Oscar for a well deserved recognition.

Kelley Cheney
BAA Artistic Coordinator