Awards
The Foundation celebrates these innovative individuals working in field biology, craft and food.
2026 Awards in Craft
Hong Hong
Multidisciplinary Artist
Tulsa, Okla.
2026 Awards in Craft
Loretta Pettway Bennett
Gee’s Bend Quilter
Huntsville, Ala.
2026 Awards in Craft
Melissa S. Cody
Weaver
Long Beach, Calif.
2026 Awards in Craft
Paul Andrew Wandless
Ceramist, Sculptor, Printmaker
Chicago, Ill.
2026 Awards in Craft
Roberto Benavidez
Sculptor
Los Angeles, Calif.
2025 Awards in Craft
Kevin Aspaas
Weaver
Shiprock, N.M.
2025 Awards in Craft
Neal Thomas
Basket Maker
Wendell, N.C.
2025 Awards in Craft
Robert K. Mills
Visual Artist
Kake, Alaska
2025 Awards in Craft
Teri Greeves
Beadworker
Santa Fe, N.M.
2025 Awards in Craft
Jolie Ngo
Multimedia Artist
Santa Barbara, Calif.
2024 Awards in Craft
Cristina Córdova
Ceramic Sculptor
Penland, NC
2024 Awards in Craft
Ibrahim Said
Ceramicist
Greensboro, NC
2024 Awards in Craft
Nisha Bansil
Glass Sculptor
New York, NY
2024 Awards in Craft
Raul De Lara
Sculptor
New York, NY
2024 Awards in Craft
Thea Alvin
Stone Sculptor & Stained Glass
Morrisville, VT
2023 Awards in Craft
Adebunmi Gbadebo
Multi-media Artist
Philadelphia, PA
2023 Awards in Craft
Aspen Golann
Woodworker
Berwick, ME
2023 Awards in Craft
Blain Snipstal
Timber Framer + Designer
Brandywine, MD
2023 Awards in Craft
Leo Tecosky
Glassblower
Brooklyn, NY
2023 Awards in Craft
Shane R. Hendren
Multidisciplinary Artist and Jeweler
Albuquerque, NM
2022 Awards in Craft
Antonius-Tín Bui
Polydisciplinary Artist
New Haven, CT
2022 Awards in Craft
Christine Lee
Interdisciplinary Artist & Designer
San Diego, CA
2022 Awards in Craft
Jamie Okuma
Beadwork & Fashion Artist
La Jolla Indian Reservation, CA
2022 Awards in Craft
Kristina Madsen
Furnituremaker
Southampton, MA