{"id":113193,"date":"2022-08-05T05:00:29","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T09:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=113193"},"modified":"2022-08-05T05:00:29","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T09:00:29","slug":"artsquest-announces-2022-marcincin-award-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=113193","title":{"rendered":"ARTSQUEST ANNOUNCES 2022 MARCINCIN AWARD WINNERS"},"content":{"rendered":"

D.G. Yuengling & Son, Heaven on a Bun and La Mega Radio to Receive Awards on Musikfest\u2019s Opening Night<\/em><\/p>\n

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BETHLEHEM, Pa.\u2014 D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc, Heaven on a Bun and La Mega Radio will be honored for their longtime support of Musikfest and the community when they\u2019re presented with Marcincin Awards during Musikfest\u2019s 2022 Opening Ceremonies on Friday, Aug. 5, at 5:30 p.m., at Wells Fargo Festplatz.<\/p>\n

Established in 2003, the Marcincin Awards recognize\u00a0ArtsQuest<\/span>\u00a0partners that have played integral roles in helping Musikfest continue to grow over the years while remaining free for all to enjoy. More than 50 businesses, media and community leaders have been honored with the awards including Frank Banko of Banko Beverage Company; C.F. Martin & Company Inc.; Just Born Quality Confections; St. Luke’s University Health Network; Air Products; the City of Bethlehem; and Lehigh and Northampton Counties. In 2008 Mayor Marcincin himself was presented with the award for the key role he played in helping to establish Musikfest.\u00a0All recipients will receive a glass Marcincin Award, hand-blown by the artists of\u00a0ArtsQuest<\/span>\u2019s glass studio at the Banana Factory.<\/p>\n

\u201cMusikfest welcomes guests from near and far to our city and our region every August,\u201d said\u00a0ArtsQuest<\/span>\u00a0President & CEO Kassie Hilgert. \u201cWhile these attendees come for the music and the food, it\u2019s the continued support of sponsors, community partners and our many volunteers who help to keep the festival free each year.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no doubt that our partners and community-minded groups are dedicated to the work we do at\u00a0ArtsQuest<\/span>,\u201d Hilgert said. \u201cThey\u2019re passionate and committed, so often going above and beyond, doing all they can to ensure Musikfest continues to thrive and reach nearly one million people annually. We are honored to recognize D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc, Heaven on a Bun and La Mega Radio for their incredible dedication, support and commitment to\u00a0ArtsQuest<\/span>\u00a0and the Lehigh Valley over the years.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 2022 Marcincin Award recipients are:<\/p>\n

D.G. YUENGLING & SON, INC.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A proud Musikfest sponsor for more than 23 years, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. has helped\u00a0ArtsQuest<\/span>\u00a0present memory-making events for the festival\u2019s nearly one million guests. The original partnership expanded with the opening of SteelStacks in 2011 to also include the Musikfest Caf\u00e9 presented by Yuengling along with supporting sponsorship of the Central Tap, Summer Concert Series and Oktoberfest.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt is an honor for Yuengling and we thank\u00a0ArtsQuest<\/span>\u00a0for presenting us with this year\u2019s Marcincin Award,\u201d said Debbie Yuengling, 6th<\/sup>\u00a0Generation Family Member and\u00a0Employee Engagement & Culture Manager\u00a0at D.G. Yuengling & Son. \u201cWe are proud to serve as a long-time partner for\u00a0ArtsQuest<\/span>, as they increase access to the\u00a0arts<\/span>\u00a0and grow programming in the region. As America\u2019s Oldest Brewery our partnership with\u00a0ArtsQuest<\/span>\u00a0allows us to give back to the Lehigh Valley as the official beer and event sponsor at SteelStacks and for events like Musikfest and Oktoberfest.\u00a0We look forward to supporting new and exciting entertainment for years to come.\u201d Since 2017, Yuengling has been the official Beer of Musikfest and\u00a0ArtsQuest<\/span>.<\/p>\n

LA MEGA RADIO<\/strong><\/p>\n

La Mega Radio is a long-time supporter of Musikfest, not only playing a vital role in our communication with the residents of the Lehigh Valley, but also as a programming partner \u2013 helping bring world-renowned artists to the festival, including this year\u2019s closing-night headline act, Olga Tanon.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor Mega Radio, the Spanish Radio Station in the Lehigh Valley, it is a huge honor to be acknowledged and recognized by the\u00a0ArtsQuest<\/span>\u00a0organization,\u201d said Victor Martinez, Vice President of Broadcasting.\u00a0\u201cWe know how much Musikfest means for the Lehigh Valley and how important our relationship is. I look forward to continuing this great partnership and continuing to enrich and celebrate the Hispanic culture in our community with you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Victor Martinez and his team have also been instrumental in the planning and promotion of our annual \u00a1Sabor! Latin Festival held each June at SteelStacks.<\/p>\n

HEAVEN ON A BUN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Operated by Jack Sinnitz, the \u201cBun\u201d quickly became a \u2018fest staple.\u00a0Jack became the self-proclaimed Mayor of Plaza Tropical with his kindness and generosity to both old and new vendors.\u00a0For years, Jack would provide lunch the day before the festival to all the staff, volunteers and anyone who may have been working on the festival grounds. He appreciated the business but appreciated putting a smile on someone\u2019s face even more.\u00a0Unfortunately, Jack passed away earlier this year.\u00a0He will be truly missed but know the \u201cBun\u201d is in good hands with his family.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis acknowledgement serves as an appreciated recognition for the many contributions Jack Sinnitz made to Musikfest over the years,\u201d said Joan Sinnitz. \u201cTo my husband Jack, the hallmark event for Heaven on a Bun each year was Musikfest. He was honored to be a part of the Musikfest community proving excellent food and great service to those that visited Heaven on a Bun. He worked closely with the organization as the leadership evolved over the years, and\u00a0ArtsQuest<\/span> Senior Vice President of Operations, Ray Neeb, held a special place in his heart. Musikfest was Jack\u2019s source of great pride, and the family is honored to continue this tradition in his legacy.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Named the \u201cBest Music Festival in North America\u201d by USA Today\u2019s\u00a010best.com<\/a>, Musikfest features more than 500 performances on 16 stages throughout Bethlehem across 11 days. Proceeds from Musikfest support\u00a0ArtsQuest<\/span>\u2019s free programming for the community year-round at the Banana Factory\u00a0arts<\/span>\u00a0center and the SteelStacks\u00a0arts<\/span>\u00a0and cultural campus. Dates for the 40th edition of the festival are Aug. 4-13, with a special preview night on Thursday, Aug. 3. For more information, please visit\u00a0www.musikfest.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Information provided to TVL by:
\nKelley Andrade, ArtsQuest
\nPublic Relations Coordinator
\nhttp:\/\/www.artsquest.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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