Distinguished Awards & Honors
Distinguished awards & Honors
2023 South Carolina Governor's Awards for the Arts
Artistic Director, Carlos Agudelo, was awarded the 2023 South Carolina Governor's Award for the Arts for Individual Artist. To learn more Carlos Agudelo, his work, and this prestigious award visit: 2023 S.C. Governor's Award for the Arts Individual Artist
2018 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Award for the Arts
Ballet Spartanburg was awarded the 2018 Elizabeth O'Neill Verner Governor's Awards for the Arts for Arts Organization. “Each recipient of these Verner Awards is an outstanding ambassador for our state and contributes greatly not just to the arts community, but the overall quality of life,” - S.C. Arts Commission Chairman Henry Horowitz. To learn more visit: 2018 Elizabeth O'Neill Verner Governor's Award for Arts Organization
2018 Angel Award from Secretary of State, Mark Hammond
Ballet Spartanburg was awarded a 2018 Angel Award from Secretary of State, Mark Hammond. The Angels are organizations that exemplify charitable giving in South Carolina. The organizations recognized all have large percentage amounts of their expenditures that went toward their program service. To learn more visit: 2018 Angel Award
Carlos Agudelo, 2023 SC Governor's Award for an Individual
Ballet Spartanburg's Artistic Director, Carlos Agudelo, was awarded the South Carolina Governor's Award from the South Carolina Arts Commission on May 23, 2023, at the Chapman Cultural Center. The award was presented by Mr. David Platt, Executive Director of the South Carolina Arts Commission. "We recognize the unparalleled energy, enthusiasm, devotion and love for dance that Carlos has gifted to our community out of his passion for all to experience the arts for the past 32 years. We are overjoyed that Carlos has been recognized by the South Carolina Arts Commission, " Teresa S. Berline, Executive Director. "The South Carolina Arts Commission is an extraordinary organization in our state which promotes and advocates opportunities in the arts which values equality, access, diversity and inclusion. Ballet Spartanburg is honored by the support of the South Carolina Arts Commission and the recognition of Carlos Agudelo."