Kathleen Gibson: Awards & Press

*Featured on television and radio worldwide, NPR, BBC, CNN, and more.

*1999-2009, Arts Tour Roster Artist,
Illinois Arts Council. Grants Available for all Illinois Not-For-Profit Presenters.
Information and application at
http://www.state.il.us/agency/iac/artstour/includes/grant.htm

*2003 National Association of Parenting Publications Honors Award Winner

* 2001-2002 Roster Artist, Heartland Arts Fund supporting projects of high artistic merit, a joint venture of
Arts Midwest,
The Mid-American Arts Alliance, &
The National Endowment for the Arts

* 1999 John Lennon Song Writing Contest Award Winner

* 1999 Finalist, Classic Lullaby Album, Children’s Music Web

* 1998 Finalist, Best New Song For Young Children,
Children’s Music Web

* 1998 Approval of the Parents’ Choice Foundation

* 1997 “OUTSTANDING” Rating from the Parent Council, Ltd.

* 1996 National Association of Parenting Publications Honor Award Winner

* 1996 “Woman Making A Difference” Award Winner, Today's Chicago Woman Magazine

* 1995 Parents’ Choice Honor Award Winner

This award was given to a group of teachers for the work we did together in our "Caring For Life" Artist In Residency.



We were thrilled to receive your nomination for the 2006 National KIND Teacher Award and to learn about your humane education lessons. I'm pleased to present you with the enclosed certificate of honorable mention in recognition of this work.
Congratulations on your achievement. We very much appreciate having had the opportunity to learn about the work that you are doing to teach children the importance of treating people, animals, and the environment with kindness and respect.

Best Regards,

One of America’s top singers and songwriters

Kathleen Gibson sings and plays excellent,
appealing music for children...
Her beautiful voice rings clearly

Gibson’s clear, sweet-toned vocals convey the heartfelt sentiment of her songs, a quality that gives her work strong appeal.

Children respond honestly and exuberantly with their love and enthusiasm.

Delicious musical morsels...
Full of sunshine and silliness!

A major hit! Kathleen brings to music
a true talent, a true love , and a true gift.

Inspiring--
A glorious way to start a Year of Celebrating Diversity...If more children could see this show,
the world would be a better place.

It is individuals like Kathleen
who assist us in making a difference
for our leaders of tomorrow

Performers such as yourself truly can
make a difference in our children’s lives
and futures. Thanks for making our
Family Fun Night a success!

Kids and parents raved that she was
the best performer we have ever had.
Her rapport with the audience, both young and old, is remarkable and immediate.
My recommendation is to
BOOK HER NOW!

“You are the best singer.
I like your beautiful voice and you are so beautiful and the best of all
and I think that you should sing to everybody
in the whole wide world and
I think that’s just right.
Love, Erin”

“We are all still reveling in the ‘afterglow’ of your performance.”

“My heart was empty when I came, overflowing when I left.”

“Made me realize how important we are to the children.”

“My heart needed to be reminded of all you said.”

“You’ve touched the lives of all of us at PALS.”

“What a wonderful evening it was for everyone.”

“This was one of the best guest speakers we have ever had.”

“There has never been such an overwhelmingly positive response from a training.”

“The entire staff loved your workshop and the evaluation forms were proof of that.”