2017 Governor's Awards in the Arts:
Recipients

 

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Continuing the tradition of recognizing Kentuckians, businesses and arts organizations for outstanding contribution, achievement in and support of the arts, the Kentucky Arts Council is proud to announce the 2017 Governor’s Awards in the Arts recipients.

The 2017 recipients of the Commonwealth's most distinguished awards in the arts are:

Milner Award
Ruthie Bale
Barren County


Artist Award
Roger Wilford Cooper
Lewis County


Business Award
The Kroger Company
Jefferson County


Community Arts Award
Centre College's Norton Center for the Arts
Boyle County


Education Award
RiverPark Center, Inc.
Daviess County


Emerging Artist Award
Jordan Smith
Harlan County native


Folk Heritage Award
Jennifer Zurick
Madison County


Government Award
Lexington Parks & Recreation
Fayette County


Media Award
Mountain Workshops
Warren County


National Award
jahi chikwendiu
Fayette County native


Youth Artist Award
Adrian Partridge
Fayette County