Governor's Awards 2020: Joan Perch, Community Development & Participation Award Winner Joan Perch began her career as an arts educator and owner of several successful art galleries in downtown Cleveland. Recognizing the opportunity to combine and implement cutting-edge approaches to the fields of art, technology, business, and civic and economic development, Joan has pioneered programs that embraced innovation to further the impact of the arts. May 15, 2021 For Organizations, For the Public, Governor's Awards Campana Center for Ideation and Invention, Community Development and Participation, Elyria, FireFish Festival, Joan Perch, Lorain County, Lorain County Community College, STEAM Read More »