CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Sept. 17, 2025 – The Wyoming Arts Council is reminding the public that the deadline to submit nominations for the 2025 Governor’s Arts Awards is Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 at 5 p.m. MST.

 

Any Wyoming citizen, organization, business, or community may be nominated for a Governor’s Arts Award. Accomplishments should demonstrate substantial, long-term contributions to the arts in Wyoming, with special consideration given to nominees whose service is statewide. Previous GAA recipients are not eligible for nomination, though re-submissions of past, unselected nominees are encouraged. Current Wyoming Arts Council board members, staff members, contractors, and their families are not eligible.

 

Submit nominations online: bit.ly/2025GAANoms.

 

“The arts play such an important role in sustaining Wyoming’s culture, communities, and workforce. The Governor’s Arts Awards are a wonderful opportunity to recognize and nominate the individuals, educators, and organizations that champion the arts all around the state,” said Rachel Clifton, executive director of the Wyoming Arts Council.

 

The 2025 recipients will be honored at a dinner and awards ceremony at Little America in Cheyenne on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

 

Established in 1982, the Governor’s Arts Awards recognize excellence in and outstanding service to the arts in Wyoming. The awards were first made possible by an endowment from the Union Pacific Foundation in honor of Mrs. John U. Loomis, a lifelong patron of the arts. Over the years, individuals and organizations from more than 40 Wyoming communities and statewide organizations have been recognized. Find a complete list of past GAA recipients here.

 

For more information or questions about qualifications, contact Mandy Connelley at (307) 214-2701 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Figure 1: From left, Adam Harris, Wyoming Arts Council board chair; Albert Sommers and Sue Sommers, 2024 Governor’s Arts Award recipients; Gov. Mark Gordon; and First Lady Jennie Gordon at the Governor’s Residence in Cheyenne in February 2025. Photo by BHP Images.

 

Contact: Mandy Connelley, (307) 214-2701; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.