Our Awards and Public Relations

Art Buddies has been featured both locally and nationally over the years. Below are highlights.

Sue Crolick selected for AIGA Minnesota Fellow Award


Our founder received the chapter’s highest honor in January, 2010.
AIGA Fellow Award Press Release (PDF)

“The art of mentoring”

Minneapolis Star Tribune business reporter Neal St Anthony wrote a feature article on Art Buddies in May 2009.
Star Tribune article, “The Art of Mentoring”

“Making Art, Making Buddies”


The Southwest Journal featured Art Buddies in a cover story, December 2007.

Sue Crolick selected for Purpose Prize Fellow Award

Our founder was chosen as a national leader in social innovation by Civic Ventures, a San Francisco-based think tank on boomers, work and social purpose.
Purpose Prize Press Release, September 2006 (PDF)
Purpose Prize website feature

Creatives for Causes wins Angel of Mentoring Award

In 2004, the 
Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota chose Creatives for Causes as the Twin Cities organization which exemplified the best in mentoring.
Angel of Mentoring Award Press Release, September 2004 (PDF)

Sue Crolick wins Advertising Federation of Minnesota Silver Medal Award

In 2004, Ad Fed selected our founder for her career achievements and community service.
Silver Medal Award Press Release, January 2004 (PDF)

“Sue Crolick, A Creative for Causes”

Mpls/St Paul magazine article, Fall 2004

“Reaching for the stars with help from friends”


Minneapolis Star Tribune article, May 2000

“The Richard & Jean Coyne Family Foundation - Creatives for Causes”


Communication Arts magazine article, March 1998

Sue Crolick wins KARE TV Woman of Distinction Award


Mpls/St Paul magazine article, November 1996

“Creativity and kids give former designer a cause for action”


Minneapolis Star Tribune article, January 1996

“Cutting Loose – New paths taken by five people who were in business and chose to leave”


Twin Cities Business Monthly article, December 1995

“Sue Crolick – Why is this renowned art director forsaking a successful design business…”

HOW Design Annual article, December 1994