Derrick Event Center 814 S Taylor Amarillo, TX 79101 Event Description: Sponsored by the Amarillo Convention and Visitor Council Arts Committee, the Golden Nail Awards is held annually in April to honor local and area individuals, businesses and foundations who provide financial or in-kind support or volunteer in the fine arts.
The Golden Nail Awards & Cocktail Party will be held in a new location at the Derrick Event Center, and tickets and advanced reservations were required by April 22nd.
For information on the Golden Nail Awards, contact Kashion Smith at 806-342-2023.
Check out last year's 2018 winners below.
Congratulations to last year's winners. Watch for the 2019 winners soon.
2018 Golden Nail Award Winners
Distinguished Up & Coming Volunteer For exemplary volunteer service by an individual under the age of 35 in Amarillo and the Panhandle.
Taylor Bonifield-Faught, Amarillo Nominated by the Amarillo Museum of Art Sara Archer, Amarillo Nominated by the Amarillo Museum of Art
Distinguished Volunteer For exemplary volunteer service by an individual in Amarillo and the Panhandle.
Terry Hein, Dalhart Nominated by the LaRita Performing Arts Center
Alice & Douglass Hyde, Canyon Nominated by the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
Foundation & Non-Profit For exceptional generous support of the fine arts by a Foundation or Non-Profit Organization in Amarillo and the Panhandle.
The Meadows Foundation Nominated by the Amarillo Opera
The Mays Foundation Nominated by the Amarillo Symphony and Amarillo Museum of Art
Business For exceptional financial support of the fine arts by a business or corporation in Amarillo and the Panhandle.
Happy State Bank Nominated by the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, Lone Star Ballet, Chamber Music Amarillo, Amarillo Symphony and Amarillo Museum of Art Alliance
Duncan & Boyd Jewelers Nominated by the Amarillo Symphony
Golden Touch For a new, unique, or innovative arts event or activity that has added a “golden touch” to arts fare in Amarillo and the Panhandle.
Live at the Paramount West Texas A&M University
The Collection of Montgomery H.W. Ritchie Project Amarillo Museum of Art
Canadian Tape Art Citadelle Art Foundation
Individual For outstanding support and service to the fine arts both financially and personally by an individual or individuals in Amarillo and the Panhandle.
Mike & Dalia Engler, Amarillo Nominated by the Amarillo Symphony and Amarillo Museum of Art
Eleanor Glazener, Amarillo Nominated by the Amarillo Symphony, Amarillo Opera and West Texas A&M University
Special
Center City of Amarillo For coordinating the successful campaign leading to the designation of the Amarillo Cultural Arts District
Summit For outstanding devotion and support of the fine arts in Amarillo and the Panhandle over a period of years, including meaningful public involvement and unstinting personal services as well as generous financial help. This award is given at the jury’s discretion without a formal nomination.
Dr. & Mrs. William T. Price, Amarillo Nominated by the Amarillo Museum of Art
