BFA awards scholarships to Mount Abraham Union High School graduating seniors who have demonstrated excellence in the fine and performing arts. The Bristol Friends of the Arts Performing Arts Award was established to recognize a graduating high school senior who shows outstanding achievement in the performing arts of theater, dance, instrumental or vocal music. The Sandy Gullikson Visual Arts Award was established by Bristol Friends of the Arts in memory of a local artist and advocate for the arts and to recognize a graduating high school senior who shows outstanding achievement in the visual arts of painting, sculpture, drawing, jewelry design or photography.