Kentucky Monthly receives honor from Governor Fletcher

Kentucky Monthly magazine has been awarded the Governor's Award in the Arts for Media by The Kentucky Arts Council.

Kentucky Monthly, as well as eight others, were honored by Gov. Ernie Fletcher and Glenna Fletcher at a public ceremony and celebration on Feb. 9 in the State Capitol Rotunda and House of Representatives in Frankfort.

"The individuals and organizations selected for these awards have made Kentucky a better place to live through their tireless contributions to the arts," Fletcher said. "They exemplify the unbridled spirit of Kentucky and make us all proud to be Kentuckians."

Among the past award winners, Kentucky Monthly has featured many on its pages, including The Everly Brothers, Kentuckian of the Year Wendell Berry, Jean Ritchie, Barbara Kingsolver, Ricky Skaggs and Ed Hamilton.

For more information about the Kentucky Arts Council or the Governor's Awards in the Arts, go to www.artscouncilky.gov. For more information on Kentucky Monthly visit www.kentuckymonthly.com.

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