37th Annual Golden Nail Awards
Thursday, April 25, 2019
630pm - 9pm
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 will be $45.00. Tickets are on sale now. Click the button below to make reservations.
For information on the Golden Nail Awards, contact Kashion Smith at 806-342-2023.
Check out last year's 2018 winners below.
630pm - 9pm
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 will be $45.00. Tickets are on sale now. Click the button below to make reservations.
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
View photos from the 2018 Golden Nail Awards below or on our Flickr page at http://bit.ly/GoldenNailPics2018.
