Every other year, the Council bestows four types of awards to recognize the inspiring individuals and organizations who are moving the field forward.

Lowery Stokes Sims (Baltimore, MD)

Jim Bassler (Palm Springs, CA)

Patti Warashina (Seattle, WA)

Judy Kensley McKie (Cambridge, MA)

Kristina Madsen (Southampton, MA)

Mark Pharis (Roberts, WI)

Carolyn Mazloomi (West Chester, OH)

Keith Lewis (Thorp, WA)

Charlotte Herrera (Webster, NY)

Howard Risatti (Richmond, VA)

John McQueen (Saratoga Springs, NY)

Karen Hampton (Lowell, MA)

Stoney Lamar (Saluda, NC)

Lia Cook (Berkeley, CA)

Nancy Koenigsberg (New York, NY)

Patricia Young (Silver Spring, MD)

Preston Singletary (Seattle, WA)

Richard Marquis (Freeland, WA)

Teri Greeves (Santa Fe, NM)

Tip Toland (Vaughn, WA)

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.

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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.

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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)

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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)

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ACC Awards programming is possible thanks to generous support from the Windgate Charitable Foundation.