Governor's Awards for the Arts & Humanities
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
December 31, 2026
266 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Governor's Awards for the Arts & Humanities
Funder: Georgia Humanities, in partnership with the Office of the Governor and the Georgia Council for the Arts
Geographic Scope: Georgia (statewide)
Award Type: Recognition and honor awards
Program Overview
The Governor's Awards for the Arts & Humanities recognize and honor individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the civic or cultural vitality of Georgia.- 1986-2011: Georgia Humanities recognized local community members and organizations that worked to increase understanding and appreciation of the humanities through the Governor's Awards in the Humanities
- 2012-Present: Partnership expanded with Georgia Council for the Arts and Office of the Governor to create the Governor's Awards for the Arts & Humanities, recognizing both arts and humanities contributions
History
- Individuals living in Georgia
- Georgia-based organizations and institutions
- Those making outstanding contributions to civic or cultural vitality
Eligibility
- Andy Gaines (Marietta)
- Sherrill Milnes (Savannah)
- Sasikala Penumarthi (Duluth)
- Dennis Skelley (Augusta)
- Luciana Spracher (Savannah)
- Tomer Zvulun (Atlanta)
2025 Award Recipients
Individuals:Organizations:
- Office of the Governor
- Georgia Council for the Arts
Partners
Contact
Georgia Humanities 50 Hurt Plaza, S.E., Suite 650 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Phone: (404) 523-6220 Fax: (404) 523-5702How to Apply
How to Nominate
1. Review Nomination Guidelines - Access 2025 nomination guidelines to understand selection criteria and requirements
2. Submit Nomination - Submit through the nomination process (specific submission details available in the guidelines)
3. Selection Process - Nominations are reviewed and honorees are selected for their outstanding contributions to the civic or cultural vitality of Georgia
4. Public Recognition - Recipients are publicly honored and celebrated
Note: Specific nomination requirements, deadlines, and submission procedures are detailed in the published nomination guidelines available on the website.
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