2009 Award Winners
Stephen Hansen
Sculpture
Elaine Wiggins Howe
Major Contributor to the Arts
Tom Joyce
Blacksmithing and Sculpture
Joseph Lonewolf
Pottery
William A. Miller
Major Contributor to the Arts
Carmella Padilla
Literary Arts
Pasatiempo
Major Contributor to the Arts
Edward Vega
Sculpture
Celebrating the Significance of the Arts
In the State of New Mexico
The Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts were established in 1974 by then Governor Bruce King and First Lady Alice King to celebrate the significance of the arts to the State of New Mexico. Nominations are accepted from interested individuals and art organizations statewide culminating in an exhibition and awards ceremony each fall when the Governor and First Lady acknowledge exemplary New Mexican artists, arts organizations and arts supporters.