A tradition since 1971, the Governor's Awards showcase and celebrate exceptional Ohio artists, arts organizations, arts leaders and patrons, and business support of the arts. Award recipients are presented with the only arts award in the state that is conferred by the governor.
The 2020 award recipients and categories:
ARTS ADMINISTRATION - Lora Snow, Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Centre, Gallipolis
ARTS EDUCATION - Nigel Burgoine, Ballet Theatre of Toledo, HollandARTS EDUCATION
ARTS EDUCATION - Marshall C. Kimball, Marietta College, Marietta
ARTS PATRON - The Charles H. Dater Foundation, Cincinnati
BUSINESS SUPPORT OF THE ARTS - Nicolettecinemagraphics, Columbus
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PARTICIPATION - Jorma Kaukonen's Fur Peace Ranch, Pomeroy
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PARTICIPATION - Joan Perch, Campana Center for Ideation & Invention at Lorain County Community College, Elyria
INDIVIDUAL ARTIST - Jesse Ayers, DMA, Malone University, Canton
INDIVIDUAL ARTIST - Andy Snow, Photographer, Dayton