Governor's art awards ceremony set

From Staff Reports

Published: September 28, 2008

Edna Mae Holden and H.E. ‘Gene' Rainbolt will receive the Governor's Arts Award for their longtime leadership and contributions to the arts across Oklahoma.

Gov. Brad Henry is scheduled to present awards to Holden, Rainbolt and 16 other honorees at the 33rd annual Governor's Arts Awards ceremony, Oct. 23 at the state Capitol.

The awards recognize individuals and organizations for their contributions. For more information, call 521-2931, or go to www.arts.ok.gov.

Award: Governor's Arts Award, recognizing her leadership and contributions to the arts across Oklahoma.

Holden has brought Oklahoma history to life by creating art, volunteering and organizing public art events. She serves on the board of directors of the Greater Enid Arts & Humanities Council and operates Holden Art & Law art gallery in Enid. Her works have been published in magazines that capture the spirit of the American West including Persimmon Hill, Cowboy and Western Horseman.

•H.E. ‘Gene' Rainbolt

of Oklahoma City

Award: Governor's Arts Award, recognizing his longtime leadership and contributions to the arts across Oklahoma.

Rainbolt has given his time and invested substantial resources to ensure a vibrant arts landscape for Oklahoma communities. As a supporter for quality arts education for Oklahoma's youth, he served as a chairman of the Oklahoma Arts Institute and as director of The Jasmine Moran Children's Museum. He served on the board of directors for the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and Allied Arts and was active in Lyric Theatre's renovation of the historic Plaza Theatre.

Award: Community Service Award, recognizing contributions to the arts in specific Oklahoma communities in the areas of leadership and volunteerism.

Beth Berkenbile

of Hennessey

Award: Arts & Education Award, recognizing her leadership and service in arts benefiting youth and arts in education.

Richard Billingsley

of Wewoka

Award: Arts & Education Award, recognizing his leadership and service in arts benefiting youth and arts in education.

Ken Busby of Tulsa

Award: Award: Community Service Award, recognizing his contributions to the arts in Oklahoma communities in the areas of leadership and volunteerism.

Becky Clinton of Norman

Award: Arts & Education Award, recognizing her leadership and service in arts benefiting youth and arts in education.

Hall Duncan of Edmond

Award: Special Recognition Award, recognizing his contributions using art to educate Oklahoma children about their home state.

Vicki Clark Gourley

and J. Leland Gourley

of Oklahoma City

Award: Bill Crawford Memorial Media Award, which recognizes members of the media who demonstrate a commitment to the arts in Oklahoma through public awareness, creativity and professionalism in reporting.

Roy J. Hamilton of Stilwell

Award: Community Service Award, recognizing contributions to the arts in specific Oklahoma communities in the areas of leadership and volunteerism.

Ira H. Schlezinger

of Oklahoma City

Award: Marilyn Douglass Memorial Award, honors outstanding council member.

Leah J. Simmons of Ardmore

Award: Bill Crawford Memorial Media Award, which recognizes members of the media who demonstrate a commitment to the arts in Oklahoma.

Michael C. Turpen

of Oklahoma City

Award: Community Service Award, recognizing his contributions to the arts in Oklahoma communities in the leadership and volunteerism.

Laura Warriner

of Oklahoma City

Award: Community Service Award, recognizing her contributions to the arts in Oklahoma communities in leadership and volunteerism.

Edward L. (Ted) Welch

of McAlester

Award: Community Service Award, recognizing his significant contributions to the arts in specific Oklahoma communities in the areas of leadership and volunteerism.

Award: Arts & Education Award, recognizing the center's leadership and service in arts benefiting youth and arts in education.

Devon Energy Corp. in Oklahoma City

Award: Earl Sneed Memorial Business Award, recognizing the company's outstanding support of the arts in Oklahoma.

Legend's Restaurant in Norman

Award: Earl Sneed Memorial Business Award, recognizing the restaurant's support of the arts in Oklahoma.

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