Arts Council Awards

Each year, the Boston College Arts Council recognizes alumni, faculty members, and students for their accomplishments and contributions to the arts in various disciplines. Alumni and faculty award recipients serve as role models, inspiring and guiding developing young artists in the BC community.

2026 Alumni Arts Award Winners

Anthony Nunziata '06 and Will Nunziata '06

Anthony Nunziata '06

Dubbed "America's new romantic singing sensation," classical-crossover tenor Anthony Nunziata is the Brooklyn-born, Nashville-based singer, songwriter, actor and entertainer who brings his soulful voice to classic jazz, pop standards, Italian arias and his timeless original music. He has a deep passion for The Great American Songbook, Italian arias, and sharing his genre-bending original songs through his recordings and live concert appearances.He has performed over 400 concerts over the past decade headlining major performing arts centers, theaters, symphony concert halls, jazz clubs and private events across the country and around the world.Anthony recently headlined a sold-out debut at the legendary Café Carlylein New York City. He has been invited to be a headline soloist for over two dozen symphony orchestras around the world, includingco-headliningCarnegie Hall with the New York Pops Symphony Orchestra.

Anthony is the co-creator and host of the brand new musical children’s series “Mr. Anthony & Friends” set to premiere in September 2026. Anthony is most proud of his "ARTS MATTER!" Educational Outreach Initiative and Master Class Workshops that educate and inspire students to fearlessly pursue their passions. Anthony studied journalism, music, acting and directing at Boston College, and trained in improv comedy at the famed Upright Citizens Brigade in New York City.

Will Nunziata '06

Will Nunziata is a New York City-based award-winning filmmaker, theatre director, and writer.Will's directorial short film debut,The Old Guitarist, starring Dominic Chianese (Uncle Junior inThe Sopranos), has garnered over a dozen national and international awards, including Best Short Film and Best Director at the London Movie Awards, Best First Time Director of a Short at the New York Movie Awards, and Best First Time Director of a Short at the Paris Film Awards.

On the stage, Will has directed productions on both sides of the Atlantic. He made his West End debut in 2025, directing at the prestigious London Palladium. Off-Broadway directing credits includeOver Here!starring Tony Award winner Debbie Gravitte,White Rose: The Musical, andMiss Peggy Lee: In Her Own Words & Musicwhich earned him a BroadwayWorld Award for Best Director.

Will has written and directed dozens of concert productions for acclaimed artists. For twenty years, he performed professionally alongside his twin brother, singer-songwriter Anthony Nunziata, touring nationally and internationally, with their partnership culminating in co-headlining Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops Symphony Orchestra.​ A proud graduate of Boston College, Will is a member of the Recording Academy/GRAMMYs and the Stage Directors & Choreographers Union (SDC).

2026 Faculty Arts Award Winner

Luke Jorgensen, headshot

Luke Jorgensen, Chair, Theatre Dept

2026 Student Arts Awards Winners

Charlotte Caine '26
Creative Writing Concentration

Lola Ellis '26
Film

Lucy Farran '26
Music Department

Marko Grgurevich '26
Studio Art

Lauren Heinzelman '26
Studio Art

Barry Spoto '26
The University Chorale

Spencer Steppe '26
Art History; Jeffery Howe Art History Award

Avery Suza '26
Boston College Bands and BC Symphony Orchestra

Elyza Tuan '27
Theatre Department

Amogg Venkat '26
Boston College Symphony Orchestra

Simon Xie '26
Boston College Symphony Orchestra

A group of artists on stage

2023 Arts Award Recipients and Presenters

The J. Robert Barth, S.J., Award for Excellence in the Arts

The Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences has established an annual award in honor of former Dean J. Robert Barth, S.J., and his support for the arts. The J. Robert Barth, S.J., Award for Excellence in the Arts is given each year at Commencement to a senior who has made an outstanding contribution to Boston College in the fine or performing arts, such as music, theater, dance, film or other visual media throughout their college career.

Fr. Barth is credited with revitalizing the arts at Boston College. He first came to the University as the Thomas I. Gasson Professor in 1985. As dean, he established the Music and Theatre departments, oversaw the opening of the McMullen Museum of Art, and was the first chair of the Boston College Arts Council.

Barth Award Recipients

JonathanKaczorowski '02
Daniel Sanez '03
Katherine Weiss '04
Lindsay Albert '05
Anthony & William Nunziata '06
Patricia Noonan '07
Jeff Augustin '08
Daniel Gostin '09

Steven Bass '11
John Delfino '12
Rachel Butler '13
Jonathan Mott '14
Sophia Gorgens '15
Caitlin Mason '16
Audra Hampsch '17
Sarah Lang '10

Annie Kim '18
Taylor Badoyen '19
Emma Hardy '20
Allison Lardner '21
Devyn Itula '22
Gia Mitcham '23
Bonnie Stewart '24
Angus Williams '25

Arts Awards Nomination Criteria

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