The San Francisco Arts Medallion was created in 2005 by the Museum to recognize those individuals whose leadership, actions, and generosity have benefited the cultural life of the Bay Area, especially in the performing arts. 

Past recipients
Stanlee Gatti (2005)
Gordon Getty (2006)
Diane B. Wilsey (2007)
Mr. & Mrs. George F. Jewett, Jr. (2008)
Willie L. Brown, Jr. (2009)
Nancy Hellman Bechtle (2010)
Delia F. Ehrlich (2011)
Roselyne Chroman Swig (2012)