Dear IWS Members,
We are thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s Visitor’s Choice Awards! With over 1,100 votes cast—the highest participation since the award began in 2022—it’s clear that the public was deeply engaged with our exhibition. The enthusiasm and excitement from visitors were truly inspiring, and the results reflect the incredible talent on display.
Congratulations to our 2025 Visitor’s Choice Award winners!
1st Place – Drenda Duff – On a Memory ($200 Cash Prize)
2nd Place – Sharon Herther – Corner of Rainbow and Kokanee ($100 Cash Prize)
3rd Place – Carol Browning – Watching and Waiting ($100 Blick Art Materials Gift Certificate)
4th Place – Don Belts – Our Comfortably Rough Home Nestled in the Palouse – Fond Memories ($50 Merri Artist Gift Certificate)
A huge congratulations to these artists for capturing the admiration of so many visitors! Your work resonated deeply with the public, and this recognition is well deserved.
This award would not be possible without the dedication of Bonnie Liles, who came to the Capitol daily to collect votes and took on the daunting task of counting them all—ensuring that every visitor’s voice was heard. Thank you, Bonnie, for your hard work and dedication!
And finally, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s show—whether as an artist, volunteer, or enthusiastic supporter. The Visitor’s Choice Award is a celebration of the connection between artists and the public, and this year’s overwhelming response proves just how meaningful that connection can be.
Cheers,
Beth Trott
IWS Capitol Rotunda Art Show Coordinator
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