COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Arts Commission is happy to announce four unique and deserving 2024 recipients of the South Carolina Governor’s Awards for the Arts, the state’s highest award for exceptional achievement in practicing or supporting the arts.

The SCAC presents the Governor’s Awards for the Arts annually each spring. The appointed members of the agency’s board of directors vote on panel recommendations for the award. In 2024, the SCAC board approved the recommendations of the following honorees from their respective categories to be recognized for outstanding achievement and contributions to the arts in South Carolina:

• LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT: Campbell Frost, Columbia
• INDIVIDUAL: Diane Frankenberger, Summerville
• ARTS IN EDUCATION: Minuette Floyd, Columbia
• ORGANIZATION: South Carolina Philharmonic, Columbia

“Through their unwavering dedication, talent, and commitment, this year’s recipients exemplify the very essence of South Carolina’s artistic spirit. Their contributions not only enrich our cultural landscape but also ensure that the arts are accessible to all. The Governor’s Award is a testament to their exceptional achievements and a sincere appreciation for their invaluable role in shaping and enhancing life and culture across our state,” SCAC Executive Director David Platts said.

A committee appointed by the SCAC Board of Directors reviews all nominations. After a rigorous process and multiple meetings, the panel sends to the board a recommendation from each category with a nomination for its approval. Serving on the panel in 2024 were Dr. Sarah Lynn Hayes (Rock Hill), Glenis Redmond (Mauldin), and Regi Strickland (Lexington).

Recipients of the South Carolina Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Awards are honored during a broadcast presentation of the South Carolina Arts Awards, which are expected to air on South Carolina ETV this May at a date and time to be announced later.