United Arts Council of Greensboro

Betty Cone Medal of Arts

Betty Cone Medal of Arts Award

The Betty Cone Medal of Arts Award is presented to an artist who has made an extraordinary contribution to the community and achieved excellence in their field. Winner Laurelyn Dossett was recognized at the UAC's 50th Anniversary Celebration on February 9, 2012 at the Empire Room.

• Nominees must reside, work, or volunteer in the greater Greensboro area.
• Recipients of the Betty Cone Medal of Arts Award must be visual, literary or performing artists who have achieved clear excellence in their art form.

Past recipients of the Betty Cone Medal of Arts Award

2012 Laurelyn Dossett

2010-11 Dr. Jan Van Dyke

2009 James Barnhill

2008 Preston Lane

2007 Maryhelen Mayfield and John Dennis

2006 James McMillan

2005 Mitchel Sommers

2004 Barbara Britton

2003 Richard Cox

2002 Elissa Fuchs

2001 Lucy and Henry Ingram

2000 Jim Gallucci

1999 Elvira Green (inaugural year)

 

Betty Cone Medal of Arts

 

Singer/Songwriter

Laurelyn Dossett, 2012 Winner