About The Melanie and Rosalie Albright Foundation
Since 2016, The Melanie & Rosalie Albright Foundation has honored the legacy of Melanie and Rosie by investing in young people
through scholarships, recognition, and meaningful arts experiences that inspire confidence, belonging, and joy.
Our Story
The Melanie & Rosalie Albright Foundation was created in memory of sisters Melanie and Rosie Albright, whose lives were marked by courage, creativity, and a deep love for the arts.
What began in 2016 as a way to honor their legacy has grown into a mission of providing scholarships, recognition, and meaningful arts experiences that help young people discover confidence, belonging, and joy.
Since becoming a nonprofit organization in 2018, the Foundation has invested more than $42,400 in scholarships, honored 58 Rosie Award recipients, and launched the Rosie Workshops, providing free arts experiences for young people through the generous support of community partners.
We believe every young person deserves the opportunity to discover and share their God-given gifts, and we are committed to honoring Melanie and Rosie’s legacy by helping the next generation thrive.
Our Journey
A Legacy That Continues to Grow
Honoring the legacy of Melanie and Rosie by investing in young people through scholarships, recognition, and meaningful arts experiences.
2016
Foundation Established
he Melanie & Rosalie Albright Foundation is established to honor the legacy of sisters Melanie and Rosie Albright and invest in young people through the arts.
2017
Rosie Awards Begin
The Foundation presents the first Rosie Awards, recognizing two outstanding students who exemplify Positivity, Character, and Dedication.
2023
Growing the Rosie Awards
The Rosie Awards expand to include community youth theatre organizations across Central Indiana, creating a regional tradition that celebrates young people who demonstrate Positivity, Character, and Dedication.
2026
Rosie Workshops Begin
The Foundation launches free hands-on arts experiences launch through the generous support of IBEW Local 481 and the Indiana Arts Commission, making creative opportunities accessible to every participant.
Today
The Legacy Continues
The Foundation continues investing in young people through scholarships, the Rosie Awards, and Rosie Workshops that inspire confidence, belonging, and joy.
Meet the Board
The Melanie & Rosalie Albright Foundation is led by volunteers who are passionate about investing in the next generation through the arts. Together, our board brings experience, creativity, and a shared commitment to honoring Melanie and Rosie’s legacy.
Aimee Albright
President and Co-Founder
After losing my daughters Melanie and Rosie to Cystic Fibrosis, I co-founded The Melanie & Rosalie Albright Foundation to celebrate their lives by creating opportunities for young people through the arts. I also own Albright Acres Flower Farm and serves as Vice President of North Salem Revitalization.
R.D. Albright
Treasurer and Co-Founder
Adam Albright
Vice President of Operation
Joey Meister
Vice President of Technology
Jeanette Vaughan
Secretary
Emmie Shoemake
Board Member
Mikala Thomas
Board Member
Our Promise
Every scholarship awarded, every Rosie Award presented, every workshop offered, and every young person encouraged is part of a promise we made to Melanie and Rosie—that their lives would continue to make a difference.
We believe creativity builds confidence, kindness changes communities, and every young person deserves to know they are seen, valued, and capable of making a positive impact.