GOVERNOR’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTS - A recipient of the Governor’s Award is an individual who:
- Currently resides in Vermont
- Has made a significant and sustained contribution to the advancement of an art form
- Is recognized for his/her contribution in an international, national or regional area
- Demonstrates a personal commitment to the development of cultural life in Vermont
- Demonstrates exemplary standards of professional integrity
WALTER CERF AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE ARTS - The Walter Cerf award is presented to an individual who:
- Has made a sustained contribution to the arts and has had an impact on Vermont’s cultural life
- The Cerf awards have been named in honor of the late philanthropist Walter Cerf. Walter Cerf’s generous gifts, exceeding $5 million, have benefited numerous Vermont institutions including the Arts Council. Mr. Cerf was instrumental in establishing the Arts Endowment at the Vermont Community Foundation, and his contributions have created a $1 million fund to assist Vermont’s artists and arts organizations.
THE VERMONT ARTS COUNCIL’S BUSINESS AWARD - This award is presented in recognition of the recipient’s enthusiastic leadership in support of art and culture in Vermont. The awardee:
- Has a business that makes a significant contribution to the cultural life of the state or region
- Forms a partnership with the arts in their community
- Has a vision for the arts as an integral part of the workplace environment
THE VERMONT ARTS COUNCIL’S CITATION OF MERIT AWARD -Citation of Merit awards are presented in recognition of the recipient’s meritorious service to the arts in Vermont.