Why “Genean” you ask?

Well, simply put, we decided that we needed to have our own unique awards (like the Oscars or Tony awards) for GENesee and OrlEANs counties, an initiative recognizing outstanding individuals and organizations in Genesee and Orleans counties who have made significant contributions to the arts and culture of our region.

So there you have it! Genean it is!

  • Organization of the Year – Recognizing a not-for-profit or for-profit arts organization for its accomplishments and impact in 2025.
  • Individual Artist of the Year – Honoring an artist in any discipline for their achievements in 2025 or a career-long body of work.
  • Supporter (of the Cultural Sector) of the Year – Celebrating an individual or organization outside of the arts and cultural sector whose work has directly aided the local arts and culture community.
  • Lifetime Achievement Award – Honoring an artist in any discipline for their career-long body of work
  • Volunteer of the Year Award – Honoring an individual who has put in countless hours helping make art and culture happen in Genesee and Orleans Counties

 

Join us celebrate our community’s amazing individuals and organizations on Saturday March 28th at 6pm

2026 Winners!

Lifetime Achievement Award Orleans —————————————–

Supporter (of the cultural sector) of the Year——————————-

Individual Artist of the Year——————————————————–

Organization of the Year————————————————————

Volunteer(s) of the Year————————————————————-

Lifetime Achievement Genesee————————————————–

Honorable Mention——————————————————————-

Lynne Menz

RaeAnn Engler

Bill Schutt

Greater Albion Community Recreation & Events, Inc (GACRE)

Andrea Hofmaster

Maryanne Arena

Lily Renz

Last Years Winners!

Visionary Artist Award————————————————————–

 

Supporter (of the cultural sector) of the Year———————————–

 

Individual Artist of the Year———————————————————–

 

Volunteer(s) of the Year—————————————————————–

 

Lifetime Achievement——————————————————————-

Frank Corbiserie

 

Lyndonville Lions Club

 

Bryan Wright

 

Thea Anderson & Kyle Moore

 

Lorie Longhany & Arthur Barnes