2024 Obelisk Awards
The Business Council for the Arts (BCA) Obelisk Awards recognize outstanding individuals and organizations for their commitment to the arts in North Texas.
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.
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
Dallas Mavericks
Arts Education Award
Nominated by Dallas Independent School District
Vari
Arts Partnership Award (Large)
Nominated by the Coppell Arts Center
Daisha Board Gallery
Arts Partnership Award (Small)
Nominated by Litehouse Wellness
Meow Wolf
New Arts Initiative Award
Nominated by Spark!
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Distinguished Cultural Organization Award
Nominated by Roger Gault
Individuals
Danny Tobey | DLA Piper
Business Champion for the Arts Award
Nominated by Dallas AT&T Performing Arts Center
Sam Holland
Visionary Nonprofit Arts Leader Award
Nominated by Caren Prothro
Purvi Patel Albers
Outstanding Leadership Arts Alumnus Award
Nominated by Randy Colson
Kim Campbell
Lifetime Achievement Award
Nominated by Carrie Huff
Presenting Sponsor
Connoisseur Sponsors
Collector Sponsors
Hospitality Sponsors
Award Sponsor
Media Sponsor
Patron Party Sponsor
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