THE 2025 ACE AWARDS IS SOLD OUT!! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE ATTENDING!!

Join the Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture for the 2025 Arts and Cultural Empowerment (ACE) Awards, presented by Toyota of Wichita Falls. The luncheon will take place on Thursday, October 23 at the Wichita Falls Multi-Purpose Event Center.

The ACE Awards recognize the achievements of individuals and organizations whose contributions to Arts and Culture have made Wichita County a more vibrant place to live.

The 2025 Categories are:

Outstanding Arts Educator
Artist of the Year
Arts Partnership Award
Distinguished Cultural Organization
Nadine McKown Volunteer Award
Margie J. Reese Innovation Award
The 2025 Mayor’s Award Presented by Wichita Falls Mayor Tim Short

Chris Kiley will be the keynote speaker at the 2025 ACE Awards Luncheon. Kiley serves as Executive Director of Texans for the Arts, the statewide nonprofit arts advocacy organization dedicated to securing increased investment and public support for the arts across Texas. With over 20 years of experience in arts leadership and policy, Chris is committed to strengthening the role of the arts in economic growth, civic engagement, education, and community well-being. We are excited to also welcome The Alliance's Founding Executive Director Margie J. Reese as part of this year's program!

2025 ACE Awards Luncheon - SOLD OUT!!!

Powering the Arts. Empowering Community.