Artist Award History

Masters of the American West Purchase Award
Given in recognition of the work acquired by the Autry National Center for its permanent collection.

1998      William Acheff, Spirit, Symbols, and Ceremonies
1999      Don Crowley, The Laundress
2000      Tucker Smith, Plains Monarch
2001      James Reynolds, On the Border
2002      Mian Situ, Powder Monkeys
2003      Dennis Doheny, Announcement of Fall
2004      Howard Terpning, Forces of Nature Humbles all Men
2005      George Carlson, The Conqueror
2006      Bob Kuhn, Baying the Stock Killer
2007      Clyde Aspevig, Raindrops and Dragonflies
2008      Robert Griffing, Council at Slippery Rock

Thomas Moran Memorial Award for Painting
Given in recognition of exceptional artistic merit.

1998      James Reynolds, The Bed Wagon
1999      Tucker Smith, Royal Canadian
2000      James Reynolds, Checkin’ the Mares
2001      Howard Terpning, Ready for the Dance
2002      Mian Situ, The Powder Monkeys
2003      Mian Situ, The Golden Mountain
2004      Mian Situ, The Toy Maker of Ross Alley
2005      Howard Terpning, Camp at Cougar’s Den
2006      Howard Terpning, Sunset for the Comanche
2007      Howard Terpning, The Shaman and His Magic Feathers
2008      Howard Terpning, Hard Trails Wore Out More Than Ponies

Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation Award for Sculpture
Given in recognition of exceptional artistic merit.

1998      Mehl Lawson, Hell Bent
1999      Oreland C. Joe Sr., Beauty of the Navajo
2000      Oreland C. Joe Sr., Singer of Old Songs
2001      Herb Mignery, The Sower
2002      R. V. Greeves, Bird Woman
2003      George Carlson, The Graceful Dance
2004      R. V. Greeves, Kickapoos Lewis & Clark Corps of Discovery 1804-1806
2005      Kenneth Bunn, Aerial Approach
2006      Oreland C. Joe Sr., Morning Blessings
2007      Walter Matia, Promise of Spring
2008      Doug Hyde, The Offering

Autry National Center Award for Watercolor
In recognition of exceptional artistic merit.

2004      Dean L. Mitchell, Urban Carriage Ride
2005      Tom Hill, The Fountain at Belles Artes
2006      John Fawcett, Three to Get Ready
2007      Dean L. Mitchell, Green Bay Waterfront
2008      Sonya Terpening, Morning Room

Bob Kuhn Wildlife Award, Sponsored by Carl and Rosella Thorne
In recognition of exceptional artistic merit.

2004      Kent Ullberg, Windborne II
2005      Bob Kuhn, Bull Moose in Downed Timber
2006      Bob Kuhn, Baying the Stock Killer
2007      Bob Kuhn, A Gathering of Elders
2008      Ken Carlson, Woodland Royalty

Booth Museum of Western Art Artists’ Choice Award
Given in recognition of the work most popular with artists participating in the exhibition and sale.

2002      Len Chmiel, Art Imitates Life
2003      Mian Situ, The Golden Mountain
2004      Clyde Aspevig, The Headwaters
2005      Mian Situ, The Word of God
2006      Mian Situ, The Calico Dress, Family Laundry, San Francisco, 1905
2007      Morgan Weistling, The Quilting Bee, 19th Century Americana
2008      Morgan Weistling, First Dance, 1884 Americana

David P. Usher Patrons’ Choice Award
Given in recognition of the work most popular with patrons of the exhibition and sale.

1998      Roy Anderson, We Follow Cochise
1999      Curt Walters, Canyon Sinuosity
2000      Morgan Weistling, Kids & Roses
2001      Mian Situ, “John Chinaman” in the Sierras
2002      Mian Situ, Powder Monkeys
2003      Mian Situ, The Golden Mountain
2004      Mian Situ, Everybody Loves a Cowboy
2005      Howard Terpning, Camp at Cougar’s Den
2006      Mian Situ, Overseer, San Francisco, 1906
2007      Morgan Weistling, The Quilting Bee, 19th Century Americana
2008      Morgan Weistling, First Dance, 1884 Americana

Pat and Bill Burford/Texas Art Gallery Spirit of the West Award (NEW!)
Given in recognition of the most outstanding work in cowboy subject matter.

2008      Jason Rich, On the Canyon Rim

Gene Autry Memorial Award, Sponsored by Jay H. Grodin (NEW!)
Given in recognition of the most outstanding presentation of three or more works.

2008      Mian Situ

Trustees’ Purchase Award
In recognition of artwork designated for purchase by the Autry National Center.

2002      Morgan Weistling, Family Trade
2003      N/A
2004      Howard Terpning, The Forces of Nature Humbles all Men
2005      N/A
2006      Clyde Aspevig, Cannon Beach Sunset
2007      Tucker Smith, Aspen Draw
2008      Curt Walters, Splendid Turmoil

John J. Geraghty Award
Established by the Autry National Center’s Trustees to recognize an individual for
his or her advancement of contemporary Western art.

1998      John J. Geraghty
1999      Ruth Kaspar
2000      Howard Terpning
2001      Joffa and Bill Kerr
2002      Ginger Renner
2003      Bob Kuhn
2004      Bryon Price
2005      George Carlson
2006      Clyde Aspevig
2007      Elaine Adams and Peter Adams
2008      Tom Tierney and Alan Duerr of Art of the West