Icon Awards
About the Awards
The Long Center Icon Award honors individuals, corporations, and organizations in our community for their outstanding commitment to the arts in Austin. Award recipients embody the Long Center’s values of live arts, community, and diversity and have been guiding forces in our vision that everyone deserves access to the arts and cultural experiences.
Proceeds from the Icon Awards support the Long Center’s mission to serve and uplift Austin’s artistic community while being a catalyst for creative discovery in our community.
Join us on the Meredith Stage in Dell Hall as we honor our 2025 award recipients with an incredible luncheon filled with special live performances.
2025 Honorees
Sarah & Ernest Butler
The Long Foundation
Baylor Scott & White Health
2025 Icon Awards
April 30, 2025
11am – 1:30pm
Meredith Stage, Dell Hall
Performances
To be announced soon
2025 Mcee
Coming soon
2025 Event committee
Coming soon
2025 Honorees
Sarah & Ernest Butler
The Long Center Icon Award honors individuals, corporations, and organizations in our community for their outstanding commitment to the arts in Austin. Award recipients embody the Long Center’s values of live arts, community, and diversity and have been guiding forces in our vision that everyone deserves access to the arts and cultural experiences.
The Long Foundation
The Long Center Icon Award honors individuals, corporations, and organizations in our community for their outstanding commitment to the arts in Austin. Award recipients embody the Long Center’s values of live arts, community, and diversity and have been guiding forces in our vision that everyone deserves access to the arts and cultural experiences.
Baylor Scott & White Health
The Long Center Icon Award honors individuals, corporations, and organizations in our community for their outstanding commitment to the arts in Austin. Award recipients embody the Long Center’s values of live arts, community, and diversity and have been guiding forces in our vision that everyone deserves access to the arts and cultural experiences.
2025 host committee
Jay Fox
Emily Moreland
Daniel Liu
Heidi Anderson
Nina Nelms
Linda van Bavel
2025 emcee
Coming soon
Sponsorship Opportunities
Celebrate Austin’s vibrant arts scene at an unforgettable luncheon on the Meredith Stage in Dell Hall, featuring live performances that showcase the city’s remarkable talent.
The Icon Awards unite Austin’s leading artists, patrons, and creative leaders to honor those who fuel our cultural landscape. As a sponsor, you’ll celebrate with the city’s top influencers while supporting the Long Center’s mission to uplift and inspire the local arts community.
Your tax-deductible contribution makes a lasting impact on Austin’s creative future. Secure your sponsorship today and help spotlight the talent that makes our city shine!
Presenting Sponsor
$25,000
Limit 1 Sponsorship
- Two (2) Tables for a total of twenty (20) guests
- Exclusive ‘Presented by’ recognitions in all materials
- Full page ad in event program
- Opportunity to personally present an Icon Award on stage
- Ten (10) valet parking passes for the Icon Awards
- Opportunity to give the VIP opening toast with remarks
- Annual recognition opportunities at LC event/performance
- Invite (20) to Champagne Reception
Platinum Sponsor
$15,000
- One (1) Table for ten (10) guests
- Title Sponsor of the Champagne Reception
- Name or logo recognition on all materials
- Four (4) valet parking passes for the Icon Awards
- Invite (10) to Champagne Reception
- Opportunity to sponsor an award OR present a performance during the event
Gold Sponsor
$10,000
- One (1) Table for ten (10) guests
- Name or logo recognition on all materials
- Four (4) valet parking passes for the Icon Awards
- Invite (10) to Champagne Reception
- Opportunity to sponsor an award OR present a performance during the event
Silver Sponsor
$5,000
- Tickets and Premium Seating for six (6) guests
- Name or logo recognition on website, program, social media
- Two (2) valet parking passes for the Icon Awards
- Invite (6) to Champagne Reception
Bronze Sponsor
$3,000
- Tickets and Premium Seating for four (4) guests
- Name or logo recognition on website, program, social media
- Invite (4) to Champagne Reception
Have Questions?
For questions or to learn more, reach out and a member of our team will be in touch!
Thanks for supporting the arts in Austin
