Obelisk Awards

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Thank you for an amazing Obelisk Awards Ceremony!

We are inspired by the contributions of our honorees. We’re also appreciate for the support of our sponsors, underwriters, and volunteers.

Visit the Obelisk Awards Program and learn more about this year’s honorees and their contributions to arts and culture.

We will be announcing our 2025 dates and details soon.


Celebrating 36 years of Obelisk Awards

The Obelisk Awards are a leading celebration of business, arts, and culture in North Texas. It’s powerful to hear of the lifetime differences volunteers, leaders, and philanthropists are making in our community.


2024 Obelisk Honorees

We are proud and excited to recognize these outstanding organizations at this year’s Obelisk Awards.

Businesses and Organizations

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Dallas Mavericks

Arts Education Award

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Nominated by Dallas Independent School District

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Vari

Arts Partnership Award (Large)

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Nominated by the Coppell Arts Center

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Daisha Board Gallery

Arts Partnership Award (Small)

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Nominated by Litehouse Wellness

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Meow Wolf

New Arts Initiative Award

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Nominated by Spark!

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Distinguished Cultural Organization Award

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Nominated by Roger Gault

Individuals

Danny Tobey | DLA Piper

Business Champion for the Arts Award

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Nominated by Dallas AT&T Performing Arts Center

Sam Holland

Visionary Nonprofit Arts Leader Award

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Nominated by Caren Prothro

Purvi Patel Albers

Outstanding Leadership Arts Alumnus Award

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Nominated by Randy Colson

Kim Campbell

Lifetime Achievement Award

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Nominated by Carrie Huff


Presenting Sponsor

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Connoisseur Sponsors

Oncor Logo

Collector Sponsors

NorthPark Center Logo

Hospitality Sponsors

Award Sponsor

Hall Group

Media Sponsor

Patron Party Sponsor

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Aficionado Sponsors

Dallas Mavericks

Dallas Winds

Frost Bank

Hall Group

Harry W. Bass School of the Arts

Haynes and Boone, LLP

University of Texas at Dallas

Catalyst Sponsors

Amanda Mahaney

Baker Botts LLP

Beck Group

BGSF

Bourland Octave Management LLC

Caren Prothro

Cathryn McClellan

Connective Agency

Corgan

Fern Johnson

Fisher & Phillips LLP

Grant Thornton LLP

Harwood International

Holland & Knight Foundation

Jackson Walker LLP

Jennifer Altabef

Jones Day

Kathleen J. Wu

McGrath Family Charitable Fund

Meow Wolf Grapevine

Northern Trust

Parkland Health

Simmons Bank

SMU Meadows School of the Arts

The University of North Texas

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Wells Fargo Advisors

Thank You to Our Underwriters

Outdoor Sponsor – Albert Outdoor Advertising

Graphics and Event Support Sponsor – Capital One

Media Sponsor – Patron Magazine

Photography and Video Support Sponsor – Jersean Golatt

Valet Sponsor – Park Place Dealerships

Photo Experience Sponsor – Fauxcades