Award of Distinction
A lifetime of achievement.
Meet the recipients.
As part of our Biennial Awards, the American Craft Council recognizes an organization, institution, corporation, or individual who has made significant contributions to the field of craft with a minimum of 25 years of service. Award of Distinction recipients are selected by ACC’s staff and Board of Trustees.
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Carol Sauvion
Carol Sauvion is the Creator of Craft in America, the Peabody Award winning documentary series celebrating American craft and the artists who bring it to life. The Craft in America series airs nationwide on PBS. Sauvion is the Executive Director of the non-profit organization Craft in America, which has a mission is to promote and advance original handcrafted work through educational programs in all media. Projects include the PBS documentary series; the book, Craft in America: Celebrating Tw...
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JoAnn Edwards
JoAnn Edwards is the co-founder and executive director of the Museum of Craft and Design (MCD). Edwards has overseen MCD’s vision and growth since its 2003 founding, spearheading its innovative pop-up exhibitions, relocation, and acclaimed reopening in the vibrant Dogpatch district. Edwards is a staunch advocate for artists and an expert in contemporary craft and design. Highlights include jurying for Dutch Design Awards; representing the U.S. at the Het Nieuwe Instituut IVP; serving as keyno...
