American Craft Council Awards
American Craft Council Awards
Every other year, the Council bestows four types of awards to recognize the inspiring individuals and organizations who are moving the field forward.
Gold Medal for Consummate Craftsmanship
Every two years, one or more ACC Fellows (read more below) are recognized as a Gold Medalists, an award for a lifetime of achievements. It is the highest award given by the Council. Gold Medal awardees represent the extraordinary among a field of elite craftspeople.
Meet Our 2022 Gold Medalists
College of Fellows
Since 1975, the American Craft Council has recognized people who have made an outstanding contribution to the crafts in America by awarding the distinction of Fellow of the Council. The body of awardees is known collectively as the College of Fellows.
Meet Our 2022 Fellows
Award of Distinction
This award recognizes an organization, institution, corporation, or individual who has made significant contributions to the field of craft with a minimum of 25 years of service.
Meet Our 2022 Award of Distinction Recipient

Stoney Lamar (Saluda, NC)
The Aileen Osborn Webb Award for Philanthropy
Named after ACC's founder, this award recognizes exceptional contributions in support of the Council and the field of contemporary craft.
Meet Our 2022 Award for Philanthropy Recipients

LEFT TO RIGHT: Charlotte Herrera (Webster, NY) and Patricia Young (Silver Spring, MD)
Save the Date for Our 2022 Awards Ceremony
Please plan to join us Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 4 p.m. CT for an online celebration of our 2022 awardees. To receive details about the event as they are released, please join our newsletter email list.
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