dickrecordWSU Foundation Trustee Dick Record received the first annual Patron of the Arts award Aug. 7 at Memorial Park in Arcadia, Wis.

The award recognizes Record’s contributions to the regional art community.

Record has served many different community organizations during his career in radio and has been recognized professionally for news and editorial contributions by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, the Madison Press Club, the Associated Press and the Northwest Broadcast New Association.

Ashley for the Arts created the Patron of the Arts Award to recognize a community member who has demonstrated extraordinary support for regional artists. Ashley for the Arts is a non-profit organization that provides the community with art and entertainment and promotes the work of artists from across the globe.

For more information, visit www.ashleyforthearts.com or call University Communications at 507-457-5024.