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SAVANNAH, GA, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SAVANNAH OPERA LEGEND SHERRILL MILNES HONORED AT 14TH<\/sup>\u00a0ANNUAL GOVERNOR\u2019S AWARDS FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES<\/b><\/p>\n

Legendary baritone Sherrill Milnes has made history once again. Milnes was recently honored at the 14th<\/sup>\u00a0annual\u00a0Governor\u2019s Awards for the Arts and Humanities held in Atlanta on December 1.Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp\u00a0recognized recipients of the awards, which\u00a0honor individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to Georgia in these fields. The awards are presented in partnership with Georgia Council for the Arts and Georgia Humanities.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn behalf of the State of Georgia, I want to congratulate the recipients of this year’s Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities,\u201d\u00a0said Governor Brian Kemp.<\/b>\u00a0\u201cGeorgia is proud of our world-renowned arts and entertainment scene, which has supported our state’s thriving economy for decades. The talented individuals and organizations recognized this year have played a key role in those efforts, and we are grateful for their impact on their local communities and our state as a whole.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are honored to celebrate this year’s honorees for their work to make Georgia such a great place to live and visit,\u201d\u00a0said First Lady Marty Kemp<\/b>. \u201cFrom historic preservation to music education to community and cultural centers, these individuals and organizations are providing inspiration and opportunity for creative expression for Georgians across our state.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sherrill Milnes is an acclaimed operatic baritone, three-time Grammy Award winner, and co-founder of the Savannah VOICE Festival with his wife, Maria Zouves. A National Medal of the Arts recipient, Milnes enriches Savannah\u2019s cultural landscape by celebrating vocal artistry, leading educational outreach programs, and fostering community engagement.<\/p>\n

Milnes said the award holds a special place in his heart.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is an incredible honor to receive the Governor\u2019s Award for the Arts and Humanities. My career in opera has taken me around the world, but Savannah holds a special place in my heart,\u201d Milnes said. \u201cThrough the Savannah VOICE Festival, we\u2019ve worked to share the beauty of vocal artistry, educate the next generation of singers, and bring music into the community. This recognition is a testament to the power of the arts to inspire and connect people, and I am proud to be part of Georgia\u2019s vibrant cultural landscape.\u201d<\/p>\n

Following a competitive nominations process, 10 members of the arts and humanities communities from across Georgia were awarded with this year\u2019s honor. The recipients represent the diversity of individuals and organizations that contribute to Georgia\u2019s thriving creative industries through community involvement, pioneering programs, and long-term financial commitment.<\/p>\n

The recipients of the 14th Annual Governor\u2019s Awards for the Arts and Humanities are listed below:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n