About the Governor’s Awards for Arts & Humanities
The Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities honor outstanding individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to Georgia’s civic and cultural vitality through excellence and service to the arts and humanities. Presented by the Office of the Governor in partnership with Georgia Council for the Arts and Georgia Humanities, the Governor’s Awards recognize the value of the arts and humanities in the creation of a thriving economy and their contributions to education, innovation, growth and quality of life. The Governor’s Awards pay tribute to the most distinguished citizens and organizations that have demonstrated a lifetime commitment to work in these fields.
2023 Governor's Awards
Nominations for 2023 Governor's Awards for the Arts and Humanities are now open. Individuals as well as organizations that have made a significant contribution to the arts or humanities fields in the state may be nominated. Deadline for nominations is July 24. To submit a nomination, read the guidelines and then submit the required material at https://www.cognitoforms.com/GDECD1/_2023GovernorsAwardsForTheArtsHumanities
2022 Governor's Award
Ten members of Georgia’s arts and humanities communities were awarded this honor following a competitive selection process with nominations submitted from around the state. The recipients represent a diverse group of individuals and organizations that have contributed to and supported the growth of Georgia’s thriving creative industries through community involvement, pioneering programs and long-term financial commitment.
The recipients of the 2022 Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities are:
- Georgia Museums - Bartow County
- Perry Historical Society - Houston County
- Thomasville Entertainment Foundation - Thomas County
- Heartbound Ministries - Fulton County
- Annie Greene - Troup County
- Dr. Jeff Green - Sumter County
- Alan Rothschild - Muscogee County
- Rev. Dr. Dwight D. Andrews - DeKalb/Fulton County
- Christopher Moses - Fulton County
- Tom Asher - Fulton County
2022 Governor's Awards for the Arts & Humanities Program
2021 Governor’s Awards for the Arts & Humanities Program
2020 Governor's Awards for the Arts & Humanities Program
2019 Governor’s Awards for the Arts & Humanities Program
2018 Governor’s Awards for the Arts & Humanities Program
2017 Governor’s Awards for the Arts & Humanities Program
2016 Governor’s Awards for the Arts & Humanities Program
2015 Governor’s Awards for the Arts & Humanities Program
2014 Governor’s Awards for the Arts & Humanities Program