Authoring Action has been engaging audiences and transforming the lives of young authors for 20 years. 

We're proud of what we do, every day. 

Sometimes, this pride, and hard work, is recognized by community members, organizations, and academic institutions. We mean what we say and below is proof.


Awards and recognition received by Authoring Action include:

Nonprofit of the Year Award (2008)
Presented by the Winston-Salem Urban League

Humanitarians in Arts Award (2010)
Presented by the Scott Cares Foundation

ECHO Award (2010)
Presented by the Winston-Salem Foundation

Forsyth County Entertainment Award (2013)
Presented by the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County
Awarded to Nathan Ross Freeman and Lynn Rhoades, Co-Founders

Arts Council Award (2016)
Presented by the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County
Awarded to Nathan Ross Freeman, Co-Founder and Artistic Director

Strategic Vision Partner Award (2016)
Presented by the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County