The Samples family shows their support for each other and Noblesville Creates

Overview

On September 19. 2024, Noblesville Creates will host its Anniversary Gala. Come celebrate our new brand, along with all of the amazing things that Noblesville Creates! We will also hold our annual awards ceremony, recognizing some of the most inspirational artists and arts advocates from our region’s thriving arts scene. Join us at the Embassy Suites in Noblesville for dinner and drinks, live music, hands-on arts experiences and a silent and live auction during our premier fundraiser of the year. 

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Gala Information

Evening Itinerary

Reception: 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. featuring complimentary wine from Spencer Farm Winery and live art demonstrations and music, a Whiskey Pull and a Raffle!

Dinner and Program: 6:15 – 9 p.m. featuring dinner by Embassy Suites, live musicI, a Live Auction, Fund-a-Need, and the Noblesville Creates Awards Ceremony

Silent and Live Auctions Featuring: Experience packages and merchandise, hotel packages courtesy of Hamilton County Tourism, exclusive art experiences and classes by local artists, original art, and much more!

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Table Sponsorships

10-Top tables are available for $1500

A company or individual who sponsors a 10-top table will receive:
Special recognition during the evening’s programming
A special gift for each person who sits at your table
A 10% off coupon for NobleMade for each person who sits at your table

8-top tables are available for $1250

A company or individual who sponsors a 8-top table will receive:
Special recognition during the evening’s programming
5% off coupon for NobleMade for each person who sits at your table

Dinner Menu

Catering Provided by Embassy Suites, Noblesville 

Salad
Mixed Field Greens

Entrée
Chicken Bruschetta (GF): Marinated chicken breast topped with freshly made traditional bruschetta (vegan/vegetarian options available upon request.

Dessert
Choice of decadent chocolate cake (GF) or cheesecake with fruit

**Vegan/Vegetarian/Dairy-Free options must be reserved in advance. Other dietary restrictions can also be accommodated with at least 14-days advanced notice.

Silent Auction Details

The Silent Auction will be available at the start of the evening (details to come)!

Bids can be made on your phone once you’re checked in for the evening and will end at 8:45 p.m.

Live Auction and Fund-A-Need

Details are still in development! The Live Auction portion of the Gala will include a table at next year’s Gala.

Be sure to keep an ear out for our Fund-A-Need, where we’ll announce the launch of an exciting new project!

2024 Award Nominees

Artist of the Year:
Boxx The Artist
Caroline Pyle
Karen Fehr
Gino Johnson

Emerging Artist of the Year:
Ashley Marie Meyers
Laura McCormick
Michael Levine
Kenn Schliz

Artist Leader of the Year:
Josh Cecil
Riwo Leach
Mike White
Glenn Dobbs

Arts Advocates of the Year:
Josh Leach
Betsy Reason
Paige Sharp
Pat Grabill

Arts Patrons of the Year:
Carol Adams
Cindy Leahy
Brenda Myers

Corporate Arts Partner of the Year:
Rivet
MashCraft
Star Bank

Previous Noblesville Creates Award Nominees and Winners:

2023 Nickel Plate Arts Awards Winners

Artist of the Year
Simona Buna

Arts Entrepreneur of the Year
Sweet Tunes

Artist Advocate of the Year
Esperanza Alonzo

Arts Partner of the Year
The Ignite Studio

Arts Patron of the Year:
Douglas Church

2023 Nickel Plate Arts Nominees

Artist of the Year
Penny Roberson
Peg Adams
Simona Buna
Caroline Hays
Steve Sickles

Arts Entrepreneur of the Year
Koda Witsken
Sweet Tunes
Emily Winkel
Erik Lundorf

Artist Advocate of the Year
Ian Hauer
Vernon Williams
John Hinton
Esperanza Alonzo

Arts Partner of the Year
Gabby Blauert, Hamilton County Tourism
Nathan Compton & Tim Palmer, Primeval Brewing
Jessica Layman, Hamilton County Bicentennial
The Ignite Studio
Yolanda Kincaid

Arts Patron of the Year:
Susan Dickey
Katie & Chris Nurnberger
Jack & Chris Martin
Douglas Church

2022 Nickel Plate ArtsAwards Winners

Artist of the Year
Shaunt’e Lewis

Emerging Artist of the Year
Critt Hunter

Arts Patron of the Year
Moonshot Games

Arts Champion of the Year
Cheryl Bowlin of Janus Developmental Services

Cultural Venture of the Year
Kelly McVey & Indiana Peony Festival

2021 Nickel Plate Arts Winners
Congratulations to our 2021 Noblesville Creates Awards Winners:
 
 

The winners for the 2021 Noblesville Creates Awards are as follows:

Emerging Artist: Frederick Durham

 

Emerging Arts Champion: Ross Hilleary

 

Artist of the Year: Jessica Hancock
Arts Leader of the Year: Tom Rich

 

Arts Patron of the Year: Steve Sanner, Jiffy Lube of Indiana
2020 Nickel Plate Arts Award Winners

Emerging Artist of the Year: Indy Gorgeous Club

Artist of the Year: Korie Pickett

Arts Educator of the Year Nominees: Jeannette Pomeroy Parssi

Emerging Arts Patron of the Year Nominees: Dick Gordon 


Arts Patron of the Year Nominees: 
Meyer Najem 

SPECIAL: Lifetime Achievement Award: Sue Payne

 

Honorable Mentions:

These are additional groups and individuals who made great achievements in the arts in the past year:

Artists:

  • Lesley Haflich – for inspiring others
  • Koda Witsken – for public art projects
  • Krista Darrow – for enthusiasm & dedication
  • Ava Turner – Emerging Artist 

Public Art Projects:

  • Riverview Hospital for the Infusion Center Sculptures
  • Thompson Thrift for Fishers District Murals
  • City of Noblesville for North Alley Activation

Inspiring Leadership:

  • Hamilton County Tourism for enduring through great hardships and continuing to champion the arts
2019 Nickel Plate Arts Winners
Congratulations to our 2019 Noblesville Creates Awards Winners:
 

EMERGING ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
Krista Darrow
 
 
ART INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR:
Deanna Leonard, Caravan Classes
 
 
ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
 
 
 
PUBLIC ART PROJECT OF THE YEAR:
 
 
ARTS CHAMPION OF THE YEAR:
 
 
2018 Nickel Plate Arts Awards Winners

2018 AWARD WINNERS:

Artist of the Year: Carol Griffith

 

Emerging Artist of the Year: Gavin Cooley

Arts Educator of the Year: Jamie Follis

Emerging Art Champion of the Year: The City of Fishers

Patron of the Year: Noblesville’s Downtown District Committee

2017 Nickel Plate Arts Awards Winners

2017 AWARD WINNERS:

Artist of the Year: Christine Merchent and J. Rodney Reveal

Emerging Artist of the Year: Noah Laramore

 

Emerging Arts Champion of the Year: John Gilmore

Patron of the Year: The Legacy Fund

Christine Merchent


J. Rodney Reveal


Noah Laramore


John Gilmore


Legacy Fund

2016 Nickel Plate Arts Awards Winners

2016 AWARD WINNERS:

Artist of the Year: Lesley Haflich

Emerging Artist of the Year: Kat Ho

Emerging Patron of the Year: Alaina Shonkwiler

Patron of the Year: the Noblesville Parks Foundation

Read more about the WINNERS HERE!

Event Sponsors:

Wine Sponsor:

SpencerFarmWinery

Mission Sponsors:

Esther Lakes
Michael Levine

Sponsorship Opportunities

Are you interested in becoming a sponsor for this event? Each person, organization and business has a thread to contribute to make the fabric of our community a better place to live. You can share your thread with us by becoming a corporate sponsor. Please email Aili McGill with your interest!

Call for Nominations

Nominations are closed for this year’s Noblesville Creates Awards. Applications for 2025 will open in the early part of the year

Nominations for 2024 were be accepted through July 29, 2024.

Nomination cards wee also being mailed in our Summer Arts Guide issue for April-October 2024.

The shortlist of winners will be comprised of individuals who show outstanding leadership and vision in supporting, promoting and providing creativity in the regional arts communities our nonprofit organization serves.

You know the value of a picture, so instead of reading 1,000 words, check out photos from past Anniversary Party events.

Did you know? Nickel Plate Arts is becoming Noblesville Creates!

Read More Here

Noblesville Creates is Now Noblesville Creates