The County Executive's Awards for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities are the most prestigious honors conferred by Montgomery County on individual artists, scholars, organizations and cultural patrons.

Now in its 12th year, these Executive's Awards allow us to pay tribute to individuals and organizations that have made a difference in Montgomery County through the arts and humanities.

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Awards Recipients:

Lifetime Impact Award

Busy Graham, Community Arts Advocate

Lifetime Achievement Award

Nilimma Devi, Sutradhar Institute of Dance and Related Arts

Patron Award

Thomas D. Murphy, EagleBank

Community Award

Patricia Woolsey, ArtStream

Education Award

Betty Scott, Strathmore

Emerging Leader Award

Heena Genti, CREATE Arts Center

Outstanding Artist or Scholar Award

David R. Minton, Lumina Studio Theatre

Volunteer Award

Maritza Rivera, Mariposa Poetry

*Registering for a ticket does not guarantee entrance. Only the first 500 guests to arrive will be admitted due to the capacity constraints of the venue. All unclaimed tickets will be released to the public 30 minutes prior to the event beginning. Please arrive no less than 30 minutes prior to ensure your ticket is not released.

** If you require special accommodation such as seating for the mobility or low-vision impaired, please e-mail Janice Hill at JaniceH@creativemoco.com at least 48 hours in advance of the event.