Steve Free will receive the Governor's Award April 16, 2008 at the Columbus Athenaeum in downtown Columbus,Ohio.

This prestigous award is presented in the "Individual Artist" category. For more information about this award check out the following links and articles:

Free nominated for award | Portsmouth Times

Wins Ohio Governor's Award | The Herald-Dispatch

Steve Free Wins Governor's Award for the Arts | Portsmouth Times

2008 Governor’s Awards for the Arts in Ohio