Big Arts Night & Community Arts Partnership Awards
Thursday, October 24 from 5-8 p.m. at the Southern Theatre and Westin Great Southern Columbus
Big Arts Night Past Winners
2023
- Jeff Edwards, Michael B. Coleman Arts Partner
- Jim Arter, Jim Arter Arts Educator
- Harmony Project’s Prison Arts Program, Dale E. Heydlauff Community Arts Innovation Award
- Franklin the People’s Park by Steve Harrison, Dale E. Heydlauff Community Arts Innovation Award
2022
- Nannette Maciejunes, Michael B. Coleman Arts Partner
- Nancy Strause, Michael B. Coleman Arts Partner
- Tobi Furman, Arts Educator
- Hanif Abdurraqib, Emerging Arts Leader
- Orlay Alonso, Emerging Arts Leader
- Kaufman Development/Gravity, Employer
- VA Central Ohio Healthcare System, Employer
- Columbus Black History Bus/Virtual Tours by Rita Fuller-Yates, Dale E. Heydlauff Community Arts Innovation Award
- TransVisibility by Emma Parker, Dale E. Heydlauff Community Arts Innovation Award
2021
- Marilyn Brown, Michael B. Coleman Arts Partner
- Dionne Custer Edwards, Arts Educator
- Johnny Riddle,Emerging Arts Leader
- Land Grant Brewing Co., Employer
- Art & Empathy Talks by Donte Woods-Spikes, Dale E. Heydlauff Community Arts Innovation Award
- PATTERNZ Summer Arts Camp at the Lincoln Theatre, Dale E. Heydlauff Community Arts Innovation Award
2020
- Dale E. Heydlauff, Michael B. Coleman Arts Partner
- Richard “Duarte” Brown for Whitehall-Yearling High School Banners, Dale E. Heydlauff Community Arts Innovation Award
- Brandt-Roberts Galleries for Color Me Columbus, Dale E. Heydlauff Community Arts Innovation Award
- Can’t Stop Columbus for Cbus Arts Hub, Gravity Uplifts, Curbside Concerts, Dale E. Heydlauff Community Arts Innovation Award
- COSI for Learning Lunchboxes, Dale E. Heydlauff Community Arts Innovation Award
- The King Arts Complex for The HeART of Protest, Dale E. Heydlauff Community Arts Innovation Award
2019
- Columbus City Council President Shannon G. Hardin, Michael B. Coleman Arts Partner
- Betsy Pandora, Emerging Arts Leader
- Tony and Aziza West, Arts Educators
- Ahlum & Arbor Tree Preservation, Small Employer
- CASTO, Medium Employer
- CoverMyMeds, Large Employer
2018
- Larry and Donna James, Michael B. Coleman Arts Partner
- Geoffrey Martin, Emerging Arts Leader
- Monica Kridler, Arts Educator
- Hidaka USA, Small Employer
- Ologie, Medium Employer
- G&J Pepsi-Cola, Large Employer
- Maroon Arts Group, King-Lincoln Box Park, Excellence Award Under $1 million
- Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Garden, Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden, Excellence Award Over $1 million
2017
- Mark Corna, Michael B. Coleman Arts Partner
- Marshall Shorts and Corey Favor, Emerging Artist Leaders
- Peter Stafford Wilson, Arts Educator
- Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority, Small Business
- Easton Town Center, Medium Business
- Donatos, Large Business
- Holler, Scott Woods, Excellence Award Under $1 million
- BalletMet Columbus, Art in Motion, Excellence Award Over $1 million
2016
- Patrick Losinski, Michael B. Coleman Arts Partner
- Alexis Perrone, Emerging Artist Leader
- Catherine Willis, Arts Educator
- Design Group, Small Business
- Columbus Downtown Development Corporation, Medium Business
- Big Lots, Large Business
2015
- Ann & Ron Pizzuti, Michael B. Coleman Arts Partner
- Jill Moorehead, Emerging Artist Leader
- Candice Mazur Darman, Arts Educator
- The Refectory Restaurant & Bistro, Small Business
- Hilton Columbus Downtown, Medium Business
- American Electric Power, Large Business
2014
- Jim Sweeney, Arts Partner
- Eric Rausch, Emerging Arts Leader
- Mimi Chenfeld, Arts Educator
- Compton Construction, Small Business
- Resource/Ammirati, Medium Business
- Cardinal Health, Large Business
2013
- Denny Griffith, Arts Partner
- Erin Hoppe, Emerging Arts Leader
- Richard Duarte Brown, Arts Educator
- Short North Alliance, Small Business
- Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Medium Business
- State Auto, Large Business
2012
- Marvin & Sue Katz, Arts Partner
- Eva Ball, Emerging Arts Leader
- Cindy Foley, Arts Educator
- CD102.5, Small Business
- Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, Medium Business
- PNC, Large Business
2011
- Java Kitrick, Arts Partner
- Alex Bandar, Emerging Arts Leader
- Bettye Stull, Arts Educator
- Brainstorm Media, Small Business
- LIVE! Technologies, Medium Business
- AEP, Large Business
2010
- Ann Bremner, Arts Partner
- Adam Brouillette, Emerging Arts Leader
- Jackie Calderone, Arts Educator
- Orange Barrel Media, Small Business
- The Westin Columbus, Medium Business
- Nationwide Insurance, Large Business
2009
- Anne Melvin, Arts Partner
- Judy Shafer, Arts Educator
- Michael Reed, Emerging Arts Leader
- Morse Road Family Dental Group, Small Business
- Oakland Nursery, Medium Business
- JPMorgan Chase, Large Business
2008
- Grip Technology
- Cameron Mitchell Catering Company
- National City
2007
- Shively Photography
- Ologie
- Chemical Abstract Services
2006
- Brownstone on Main
- Jones Day
- Wolfe Associates/Dispatch Printing Company
2005
- Crane Plastics
- Bricker & Eckler LLP
- Gandee & Associates
2004
- Limited Brands, Inc.
- Vectra, Inc.
- The Piano Gallery
2003
- American Electric Power (AEP)
- Glencoe/McGraw Hill
- Blooms Direct
2002
- Battelle
- U.S. Bank
- Acock Associates Architects
2001
- The Scotts Company
- Crabbe, Brown and James
- The Media Group
2000
- Lucent Technologies
- Dominion Homes
- Vinny’s Hair Boutique
1999
- Bank One Columbus
- WSYX-TV, Channel 6
- Parms & Company
1998
- Huntington National Bank
- Corna/Kokosing Construction
- SOS Productions
1997
- Honda of America, Mfg.
- Time Warner Communications
- Young Isaac
1996
- America West Airlines
- Midwestern Auto Group
- WWCD-FM
1995
- Nationwide Insurance Enterprise
- Wayne Builders Corporation
- The Inkling
1994
- Columbia Gas of Ohio
- Coyle Music Centers
- Glory Foods
1993
- Wendy’s International
- Lord, Sullivan & Yoder
- Lyon Video
1992
- Bank One Columbus
- Builder’s Exchange of Central Ohio
- EinhornStan
1991
- Liqui-Box Corporation
- Hausfrau Haven
1990
- BancOhio
- Nationwide Insurance
- Bethge Graphic Design
1989
- Huntington National Bank
- LeVeque Enterprises
1988
- JC Penney
- WBBY-FM
1987
- Burgess & Niple Ltd.
- Columbus Alive!
1986
- The Kroger Company
- Wood Development Company
1985
- Cardinal Industries
- Building Industry Association of Central Ohio
1984
- F&R Lazarus Company
- Continental Starbuck Printing