APPALACHIAN TREASURE AWARD
The Appalachian Treasure Award is presented annually during Bluegrass 'n More to an individual for his or her quality work and prominence in art, crafts, music, or literature representative of Appalachia. The individual also must have a devotion to the preservation of their craft and willingness to share it with others.
2007 Appalachian Treasure Award: For the first time in its 20-year history, Morehead State University's Appalachian Treasure Award is being presented to an organization – The Jesse Stuart Foundation Inc.
The presentation will be Saturday, June 2, at 4:30 p.m. during the Bluegrass 'n More festival at the Moonlight Stage in downtown Morehead. Accepting for the JSF will be Dr. James M. Gifford, chief executive officer and senior editor of the Ashland-based publishing house. MORE
Year of Award
|
Recipient, Residence
|
Field of Endeavor
|
| 1988 |
James Still, Hindman, KY |
Literature |
| 1989 |
Jean Ritchie, Viper, KY |
Music |
| 1990 |
Loyal Jones, Berea, KY |
Literature |
| 1991 |
Gurney Norman, Lexington, KY |
Literature |
| 1992 |
Lyndall (Granny) Toothman, Ashland, KY |
Craft |
| 1993 |
Homer Ledford, Winchester, KY |
Music |
| 1994 |
Minnie Adkins, Isonville, KY |
Folk Art |
| 1995 |
Albert Stewart, Hindman, KY |
Literature |
| 1996 |
C. Roger Lewis, Morehead, KY |
Music |
| 1997 |
J. P. Fraley, Rush, KY |
Music |
| 1998 |
Ronald & Jessie Cooper, Flemingsburg, KY |
Folk Art |
| 1999 |
Billy Clark, Farmville, VA |
Literature |
| 2000 |
Tom T. Hall, Nashville, TN |
Music |
| 2001 |
Melvin Goins, Catlettsburg, KY |
Music |
| 2002 |
Sandy Knipp, Morehead, KY |
Music/Media |
| 2003 |
Richard Jett, Campton, KY |
Dance/Music |
| 2004 |
Ronald G. Eaglin, Morehead, KY |
Folk Art/Music |
| 2005 |
Blanche Coldiron, Grant County, KY |
Music |
| 2006 |
Luke (Buddy) Ratcliff, Elliottville, KY |
Music |
| 2007 |
Jesse Stuart Foundation, Inc., Ashland, KY |
Literature/Publishing |
