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Awards & Acknowledgements
Joan Lipkin and That UPPITY Theatre Company are working hard and getting noticed!

Here are some of the recent honors awarded.

Grand Center, Inc. Honors St. Louis Visionaries
Grand Center, Inc. proudly announces the winners of the First Annual Visionary Awards honoring women dedicated to advancing the arts in the St. Louis community. In a ceremony to be held Wednesday November 19th , 6:30 pm at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis in Grand Center.

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2002 Midwest Gala HRC Organization Equality Award
HRC presents this award each year to an individual and an organization whose values and ideas best reflect those of the Human Rights Campaign.
2002 Woman of Worth Award from the Older Womens League
Women of Worth (WOW) honorees have made a difference in the lives of midlife and older women in the community and beyond.
They have created innovative projects, demonstrated high ethical and professional standards, overcome obstacles, and serve as inspiring and outstanding role models.
 
   
2002 Outstanding Alumna Award from Webster University
In May of this year, Joan Lipkin '75, received the 2002 Outstanding Alumna Award from Webster University and spoke at commencement.
 
2002 Special Recognition Award from the Recreation Council of Greater St. Louis
Joan Lipkin received the 2002 Special Recognition from the Recreational Council of Greater St. Louis for "her continued outstanding efforts and support of disability awareness issues." March 14, 2002.
 
2001 Governor's Council on Disability Inclusion Award for Community Enhancement
That Uppity Theatre Company was presented with the 2001 with the Community Enhancement of the Year Award.
 
2001 FOCUS ST. LOUIS What's Right With the Region Award for Improving Racial Justice & Social Equality
Artistic Director Joan Lipkin was presented with the 2001 FOCUS St. Louis What's Right With the Region Award for her work with the DisAbility Project.
 
Arts for Life Special Achievement Award
Artistic Director Joan Lipkin was presented with the Arts for Life Special Achievement Award in October for her efforts in developing the DisAbility Project.
2000 Missouri Arts Award
In February 2000, Joan Lipkin received the 2000 Missouri Arts Award in Jefferson City.

This is the highest honor to individuals and institutions that have made profound and lasting contributions to the cultural and artistic landscape of Missouri.
John Van Voris Award for Community Service
That UPPITY Theatre Company was the recipient of this year's John Van Voris Award for Community Service from Pride St. Louis.

Joan accepted the award on behalf of the company at the St. Louis Pridefest in June.

That UPPITY Theatre Company is on a roll! Long live uppity small and mid-sized arts organizations.