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Mississippi Heritage Award. Johnson was selected as a 2010 recipient of the Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts.
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The Mississippi Arts Commission recognized her for her contributions to the arts in Mississippi and beyond.
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Awarded the Hometown Hero Award in West Point, Miss., at the town's sesquicentennial (150-year) celebration.
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Consecutive Best in Show Awards from the Threefoot Art Festival in Meridian, Miss.
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Awarded a School Artist in Residence grant from the VSA Arts of Mississippi to teach pine needle basket weaving.
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The VSA Arts of Mississippi is a statewide organization with a mission to promote and provide opportunities for people with disabilities.
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Grant awarded from the Mississippi Arts Commission's Folk Art Apprentice Program to teach corn shuck basket weaving to an apprentice
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Inducted into the West Point Hall of Fame in West Point, Miss.
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Grant awarded from the Mississippi Arts Commission's Folk Art Apprentice Program to teach pine needle basket weaving to an apprentice
Awards
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Outstanding Business Women in Mississippi Award from Alcorn State University
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Awarded Folk Art Fellowship from the Mississippi Arts Commission
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Merit Award from the Gum Tree Festival in Tupelo, Miss.
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Grant awarded from the Mississippi Arts Commission to create basket weaving in cyberspace. A Fruits of the Earth Basket Studio website was set up and provided step-by-step basket weaving instructions and a variety of basket exhibits.