Bronze Telly Award for the documentary video A Decade of Progress: 1996-2006, which chronicles the fragmented history of arts education in New York City and CAE's role in restoring it to the nation's largest public school system.
Friends of Manhattan High Schools Award for outstanding contributions to Manhattan High Schools
Governor’s Arts Award, from New York State Governor George E. Pataki, for outstanding contributions to the cultural well-being of the State of New York
Arts & Business Council Encore Award presented to Hollis Headrick, Executive Director, for outstanding arts management
Arts & Business Council Visionary Award presented to Laurie Tisch, Board Chair, for her contributions to the field
Certificate of Appreciation from the Manhattan Neighborhood Network
Brooklyn Arts Exchange BAXTen Award presented to Greg McCaslin, Director of Programs, for arts in education
New York State Assembly Citation for providing a unique and visionary service to the citizens of the state of New York and for giving exemplary service to its communities
Proclamation from Mayor Rudolph Giuliani declaring Thursday, March 15, 2001 as Center for Arts Education Day.
Creative Arts Team/New York University Catalyst 2001 Award in appreciation of educational leadership and vision for New York City’s young people
Alliance of New York State Organizations’ Downstate Organization Award
Municipal Art Society of New York Certificate of Merit
American Institute of Architects, New York Chapter, Special Citation presented to Hollis Headrick, Executive Director, for playing a major role in the restoration of arts education