2024 Walton County Artist of the Year

The submission period for the 2024 Artist of the Year Award is now closed. Finalists will be invited to a panel interview. The winner will be announced at the WCT Annual Meeting in October.

The Artist of the Year Award is a community initiative highlighting local artists, spotlighting their work through diverse publicity channels and events throughout the year. Currently in its 22nd year, this accolade aims to honor a local artist of Walton County and whose unique artistic expression captures the essence of the region's renowned creativity and beauty. The recipient will be granted $4,000 for creating a commissioned artwork to be showcased in Walton County.

Artwork submissions will be evaluated based on criteria such as originality, authenticity, and overall appeal. Finalists will participate in in-person interviews where they will be required to present three examples of artwork during a panel discussion.

To learn more about the Artist of the Year program, download the informational flyer or contact Industry Relations Specialist Lisa Foster at (850) 333-2728 or Lisa@WCFLTourism.com.

Previous Artists of the Year

• 2023 – Bradley Copeland
• 2022 – Joseph Messer
• 2021 – Chandler Williams
• 2020 – Doug Foltz
• 2019 – Jenna Varney
• 2018 – Kathleen Broaderick 
• 2017 – Marisol Gullo
• 2016 – Melody Bogle
• 2015 – Juan Adaro
• 2014 – Mary Hong 
• 2013 – Andy Saczynski
• 2012 – Allison Craft 
• 2011 – Allison Wickey 
• 2010 – Michael Granberry 
• 2009 – Michael McCarty
• 2008 – Donna Burgess
• 2007 – Bill Stephenson 
• 2006 – Phil Kiser
• 2005 – Justin Gaffrey 
• 2004 – Susan Lucas
• 2003 – Dorothy Starbuck