This nomination form for Hyman Gold to receive the Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in the Arts gives details about Gold's many musical accomplishments, as well as his service to the community.

The articles of incorporation for the Las Vegas Pops Orchestra were filed with the State of Nevada in 1977, establishing the group as a non-profit entity with a board of trustees made up of Hyman Gold, Ruth Gold, Fred Franke, Roxy Gyeer and Thelma Dicerto.