An organization headed by David A. Flatley, a 1987 graduate of the arts administration program of the Wisconsin School of Business, was one of 15 in the nation to receive the 2010 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award.

First Lady Michelle Obama presented the award at a ceremony held in the White House on October 20. The award is given to recognize excellence in after-school arts and humanities programs serving children and youth.

Flatley is executive director of the Center for Community Arts Partnerships (CCAP) at Columbia College Chicago. CCAP's Community Schools Initiative was honored for effectiveness in developing creativity and fostering academic success by engaging young people in the arts.

On hand to accept the award with Flatley was Jessica Pilot, a student at Herzl Elementary School in Chicago.

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