The FloBert Award
Mercedes was awarded the FloBert Award for contributions to the world of Tap Dance. Read More...
— NYTap.org (2009) |
The FloBert Award
The German scholar and philosopher Frederic Nietzsche once said "You must have chaos within you to give birth to a dancing star." Read More...
— Mercedes, American Tap Dance Foundation (2009) | Related Link |
The Paul Robeson Citation Award
Actors' Equity Association awarded Mercedes with the 2007 Paul Robeson Award. Read More...
— André De Shields, The Paul Robeson Citation Award (2007) | Related Link |
Barrymore Award!
Out of 9 nominations for 'Dreamgirls' at the Prince Music Theater, the only award given by The Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia, was for Choreography/Musical Staging.
— Barrymore Award (2007) | Related Link |
Woman of the Year: Boys' Towns of Italy, Inc.
In recognition of her achievements in the entertainment industry, and for her support for the special mission of the Boys' and Girls' Towns of Italy, in offering homeless children, from all parts of the globe, a joyous community where they are challenged to accept responsibility for the building of a new society rich in compassion, justice and peace.
— The Pierre Hotel, New York, New York (2004) |
Legacy Award, Houston, Texas
In recognition for her work in maintaining the works and legacy of her grandfather, Edward "Duke" Ellington. Reception dinner and performance by the children in the Virtuoso Orchestra.
— The Virtuoso Award (2004) |
The Pajama Program Annual Luncheon @ The Pierre, New York City.
Woman of the Year. For outstanding contribution and support to the children of the Pajama Program.
— The Pajama Program (2003) |
Society of Singers' President's Award
For producing/directing the Louis Armstrong Award Gala event at the Pierre Hotel, New York. For outstanding production and direction of the Louis Armstrong Award to Bobby Short for the East Coast Chapters of the Society of Singers.
— The President's Award (2001) |
From the Office of the Mayor of Paris
For carrying on the legacy of the Ellington family, Edward "Duke" Ellington and Mercer Kennedy Ellington.Invited to be hostess for the showing of vintage television footage directed by Bernard Lion under the auspices of the Cinemateque de la Danse and Patrick Bensard.
— Honorary Citizenship of Paris (2001) |
'Play On!' at Arena Stage, Washington, DC
Outstanding choreography for 'Play On!' The Washington Theater Award Society presents 'Play On!' at Arena Stage, Washington, DC.
— Helen Hayes Awards Nomination (2001) |
Back Stage West - Garland Award
"Play On!" For choreography.
— Pasadena Playhouse (1999) |
Black Theater Alliance Award
Outstanding choreography for 'Play On!' at the Goodman Theater, Chicago, Ill.
— The Black Theater Alliance (1998) |
Award of Recognition
Award of recognition. In recognition of your professional and personal efforts to produce a greater understanding of and appreciation for Jazz as an art form.
— The Greater Cincinnati Jazz Society Award (1997) |
Black History Month
Performer Extraordinary. For outstanding choreography of SOPHISTICATED LADIES.
— The Columbus, Georgia Times Newspaper, The Generations Award (1995) |
