CAROLE TARAN AWARD FOR PERFORMING ARTS

The annual Carole Taran Award for Excellence in Performing Arts is presented by 1308 Productions, a non-profit public service music education advocacy organization founded and led by former Beach High students Jason Novack and Allison Novack. The award is in honor and memory of their aunt, Carole Taran Lee, also an alumnus of Beach High.

Carole earned a tremendous reputation as a singer, entertainer, producer, businesswoman, and innovator. She carved new paths through the entertainment industry, and opened the door for others to follow. Carole paved the way for many entertainers, producers, and artists of many kinds to achieve success where there were no opportunities before.

Internationally Acclaimed Vocalist and Grammy Nominated Atlantic Recording Artist Carole Taran co-founded Adam Productions in 1974 as the first truly full service Destination Management, Meeting Planning, Entertainment and Logistics company in South Florida.

Carole performed with the industry’s most renowned artists during a music career that spanned several continents and six decades of presenting incredible music and performances to audiences everywhere. Carole formed and led the Dorsey Then and Now Orchestra, toured nationally, and recorded an amazing album with her band on Atlantic Records. Carole’s achievements included:

Member of American Guild of Variety Artists – AGVA
Screen Actor’s Guild – SAG
American Federation of Musicians – AFM
Who’s Who in Entertainment
Who’s Who in American Women
International Who’s Who of Professional Business Women
Music Industry Record Producer
Winner: Carbonnel Award – Best Female Cabaret Performer
Past President – Props Women in Show Business
Energetic advocate for South Florida conventions, tourism, and live performances