Peter H. Reynolds was honored today at the Massachusetts State House during the 26th Annual Champion of Arts Education Advocacy Awards.

Along with other award recipients including legislators, art teachers, administrators, and students, Peter was recognized for his extraordinary work in promoting arts education. Other awardees included Anita Walker, executive director of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, MA Senator Stanley Rosenberg, MA Representative Alice Peisch, Ernie Boch, Jr. and his Music Drives Us Foundation, and others. Early in the day-long celebration, Peter read from his best-selling book The Dot and spoke about the importance of creativity.