In early 2004, Gov. Ernie Fletcher announced the 2003 recipients of the Governor’s Awards in the Arts. These annual awards, coordinated by the Kentucky Arts Council, are the Commonwealth’s most prestigious awards in the arts, honoring Kentucky individuals, businesses, and organizations that have made outstanding and significant contributions to the arts in Kentucky.

The 2003 honorees are Bill and Josephine D’Amato Richardson, Whitesburg, Milner Award; The Judd Family—Ashley, Naomi, and Wynonna, National Award; Arturo Alonzo Sandoval, Lexington, Artist Award; Community Trust Bank, Pikeville, Business Award; Montgomery County Council for the Arts, Mount Sterling, Community Arts Award; Vernell Bennett, Frankfort, Education Award—Individual; Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, Education Award—Organization; Lestel Childress, Park City, Folk Heritage Award; City of Berea, Government Award; and Business First of Louisville, Media Award.

The Kentucky Arts Council is a state agency within the Commerce Cabinet. Working in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, the council invests in programs that develop vibrant communities, provide lifelong education in the arts, and support arts participation.

Program 631

Luis Dominguez, artistic director of the Lexington Ballet; a look at the 2003 Governor’s Awards in the Arts; Goshen artist Christy Zurkuhlen; and the high lonesome sound of Kentucky Wild Horse, a Central Kentucky-based quartet that performs traditional old-time, bluegrass, and swing music. (#631)

Program 642

Luis Dominguez, artistic director of the Lexington Ballet; a look at the 2003 Governor’s Awards in the Arts; Goshen artist Christy Zurkuhlen; and the high lonesome sound of Kentucky Wild Horse, a Central Kentucky-based quartet that performs traditional old-time, bluegrass, and swing music. (#642)