Award Winners
Awards are presented annually at the culmination of our wet sale event. Award categories are detailed below. We invite you to explore the award-winning works and the artists below.
Youth Prize
2026
Quiton and Ellie Hart, Akron, Iowa
People's Choice
2026
Brenda Sosa, Humbolt, SD
Harvey Dunn Award
2026
Joy Halling, Watertown, SD
Quick Draw Award
2026
Johanna Sadkovich
Canton, SD
Artists' Choice
2026
Jim Davis Columbus, NE
Rose Neuharth, Sioux Falls, SD
People's Choice Award: Artist work (single painting presented by artist) voted upon by all wet sale attendees who are not registered artists.
Artists' Choice Award: Artist work (single painting selected by the artist) voted upon by all registered.
Annual Harvey Dunn Award: Given to an artist who embodies the spirit and mission of the Harvey Dunn Society. The recipient is chosen by the Harvey Dunn Society Board.
Quick Draw Award(if event is held): Awarded to individual as voted upon by all wet sale attendees including registered artists.
Youth Drawing: The names of all youth ages 15 and under who are showing art at the wet sale will be placed in a drawing for this award. (This is not an award that is voted upon.)