The Governor’s Awards for the Arts & Humanities honor outstanding individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to Georgia’s civic and cultural vitality through service to the humanities or excellence in the arts.

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 innovation and growth.

The Governor’s Awards pay tribute to the most distinguished citizens and organizations that have demonstrated a lifetime commitment to work in these fields.

The 2019 Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities will be held on October 8, 2019, at the Georgia State Capitol.

Nominations for individuals and organizations will be accepted until July 31, 2019. Nominees should demonstrate long-standing service to the humanities or excellence in the arts