The Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture is accepting nominations for the Arts and Cultural Empowerment Awards until August 26, 2023. The awards aim to recognize individuals, organizations, and businesses that have contributed to the arts and cultural identity of Wichita County. Nominees can include advocates, artists, board members, business partners, educators, leaders, philanthropists, schools, staff members, and volunteers. The awards ceremony will take place on October 18, and winners will be selected by an independent selection committee. Categories include Business Champion for the Arts, The Maker Award, Distinguished Artist of the Year, Distinguished Cultural Organization, Inclusion Advancement Award, and Margie J. Reese Innovation Award.
The Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture is now accepting nominations for the second annual Arts and Cultural Empowerment (ACE) Awards. The awards ceremony will highlight and celebrate individuals, organizations, and businesses that have contributed to the arts and cultural identity of Wichita County.
The ACE Awards are open to advocates, artists, board members, business partners, educators, leaders, philanthropists, schools, staff members, and volunteers who have made a significant impact on the culture of Wichita County. Nominees can be submitted through the Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture website until Saturday, August 26, 2023.
Ann Arnold-Ogden, Executive Director of the Alliance, said that arts and culture have the power to transform and uplift communities. The awards provide an opportunity to recognize those who have made a significant impact on the arts and cultural scene of Wichita County.
The ACE Awards will be presented in the following categories:
The awards ceremony and luncheon will take place at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Wichita Falls Convention Center near the MPEC on Wednesday, October 18. Past winners are not eligible to receive an award in the same category.
The Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture is inviting residents of Wichita Falls to help honor individuals, organizations, and businesses in the arts and culture sector. After a nomination is received, the person or organization will be notified of the nomination, without information about the nominator, and will have an opportunity to provide further information to an independent selection committee.
If you know someone who has had an impact on the culture of Wichita County, they could be a candidate for a local art award. Visit the Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture website to submit nominations or learn more about the ACE Awards.
