The Governor's Awards for the Arts in Ohio is an annual awards ceremony presented by the Ohio Arts Council and the Ohio Citizens for the Arts Foundation. Awards in six categories were presented to honor individuals, organizations and businesses for outstanding artistic, educational and philanthropic achievements. Winners received an original work of art by Parma, Ohio artist Susan Danko.

Speakers:

Julie S. Henahan, Executive Director, Ohio Arts Council

William P. Blair, Legislative Counsel, Ohio Citizens for the Arts

Jeffrey A. Rich, Chair, Ohio Arts Council Board

Marc Folk, President, Ohio Citizens for the Arts Foundation

Ohio First Lady Karen Kasich

Bill Batchelder, Speaker of the House, 69th District, Medina

Keith Faber, Senate President, 12th District, Celina

Award Recipients:

Arts Administration: Jill Snyder, Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland

Arts Education: Stivers School for the Arts, Dayton

Arts Patron: Charlotte Kessler, New Albany; and Dr. Benjamin and Mrs. Marian Schuster, Dayton

Business Support of the Arts: PNC Bank

Community Development & Participation: Raymond Shepardson, Cleveland

Individual Artist: Joseph O'Sickey, Kent; and Jack Earl, Lakeview