The Academy of Special Dreams announced today its first-ever award of cash scholarships at a reception for Vive The Special DREAM Art Exhibition 2009 hosted by the Alhambra High School Library, Alhambra, California, during which the creative talents of adults with special needs were recognized. The scholarships were awarded to Hugo Velasco, Nick Nordwood, Jenithursday Miller, Christian Ramirez, Megan Maloney and Jonathan Kono, each of whom has contributed original works of art, creative writing and photography for the exhibition at the Alhambra High School Library.