Each year, the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut recognizes outstanding philanthropic giving and volunteerism that support arts and culture.  The awards were presented during their 11th Annual "Business Supports the Arts" breakfast yesterday.  The Business Supports the Arts Award was presented to Branson Ultrasonics Corporation.  Branson has maintained a long-standing relationship with Western Connecticut State University and in 2003, made a substantial investment in the university's new Visual and Performing Arts Center. The building's central lobby is named for Branson. Celebrating over 70 years as a corporate citizen of Danbury, Branson also underwrites student scholarships and contributes to a program that permanently exhibits student artwork in the company's Danbury headquarters.