The H Foundation to Receive HEARTS Award at the 35th ARTS Award Ceremony
Furniture World News Desk on
10/18/2024
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, announces The H Foundation
as the HEARTS Award recipient for their service to others and humanitarian excellence. The award will be presented
at the 35th ARTS Awards, taking place at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas on Friday, January 10, 2025.
The HEARTS Award is a special honor that began as an entire event during the pandemic. In June of 2021, the annual
ARTS Awards were replaced by a one-time special event called the HEARTS Awards held in partnership and
solidarity with twelve leading industry organizations to honor companies and individuals that have shown
outstanding leadership, empathy, and service during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the return of the ARTS Awards to an
in-person event, organizations were invited to nominate a worthy organization for a HEARTS Award as a special award
presented at the ARTS Awards. This year, the ARTS Awards Committee selected the H Foundation as the honoree to
receive the award for raising funds and awareness of cancer.
“The H Foundation truly deserves the HEARTS Award this year because of their sustained, unwavering commitment
to funding innovative cancer research,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center.
“Their impactful community engagement and dedication brings hope to those affected by cancer, but also
inspires us all to come together in the fight against this disease."
Added Sharon Davis, executive director of ART: “The H Foundation’s efforts in advancing cancer research
and providing support to those in need exemplify the spirit of the HEARTS Award. Their initiatives not only lead to
groundbreaking discoveries, but also foster a sense of community and hope.”
The H Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for cancer research. Since
2001, The H Foundation has raised over $13 million to support groundbreaking research initiatives that lead to
effective treatments and, ultimately, cures for various types of cancer. One of the organization’s signature
charity events is the annual Goombay Bash party fundraiser, which brings together community members for an evening
of entertainment, food, and friendship, all in support of cancer research. Through this event and other fundraising
efforts, the H Foundation fosters collaboration among researchers, healthcare professionals, and advocates. The H
Foundation continues to strive to make a meaningful difference in the fight against cancer.
“It is an honor to receive the HEARTS Award. This recognition not only highlights The H Foundation’s
commitment to advancing cancer research through our partnership with the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center
of Northwestern University, but also reinforces the importance of our community,” said John Rot, President at
The H Foundation. “We are grateful for the support of our partners and advocates who share our vision.
Together we will continue to strive for innovative solutions that bring hope to those affected by cancer.”
In addition to the HEARTS Award, there are dozens of categories of awards being presented at the ARTS Awards to
retailers, manufacturers, designers and sales representatives. Special award categories include the Academy of
Achievement award, being presented to Andy Singer, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Visual Comfort & Co.,
and the Trailblazer Award, being presented to Lois del Negro, one of the founders and owners of Global Views. All
35th ARTS Awards finalists can be viewed at https://dallasmarketcenter.com/ArtsAwards/finalists/.
Reservations for the ARTS Awards open now open. Tickets will be $170 for ART members and $200 for non-members.
Discounted rates for full tables of (8) and (10) guests are also available. Reservations for the gala will close on
Friday, January 3rd. For more information visit https://dallasmarketcenter.com/ArtsAwards/reservations/
Media and organization sponsors for the 35th ARTS Awards are: Home Accents Today; Gifts & Decorative
Accessories; HFN; Designer’s Today; Furniture/Today; Home Textiles Today; Aspire; Furniture, Lighting, &
Décor; Interior Design Society; Luxe Interiors + Design; Modern Luxury; PaperCity; Business of Home;
Décor News Now, and Sustainable Furnishings Council.
Keep up-to-date with Dallas Market Center events and happenings on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and use
#ARTSAwards to stay connected.
About the ARTS Awards
The ARTS Awards is the premier international awards program dedicated to the home industry. Up to 28
categories exist under the headings Manufacturer, Retailer, Product Designer, Interior Designer, Sales
Representative, Green Award, and other specialty honors. Anyone in the industry can nominate including
manufacturers, retailers, sales representatives, designers, suppliers, consultants, and other industry officials.
Companies that have won an ARTS Award five times are inducted into the Hall of Fame. Current Hall of Fame members
are: Arteriors Home, Beatriz Ball, Bella Casa, BJ’s Home Accents, C.S. Wo & Sons, Distinctive Designs
International Inc., Elements at Home, Feizy Rugs, Fine Art Lamps, Global Views, HW Home, Loloi Rugs, Montaage,
Natural Decorations Inc., Palecek, Paragon, Phillips Collection, Robb & Stucky, Schonbek Worldwide Lighting,
Seasonal Living, and Vietri.
About ART
ART is the creative home furnishings network representing manufacturers, retailers, representatives and
other individuals and companies interested in promoting and enhancing the market position of the home furnishings
industry. Each year ART sponsors programs such as the ART conference, regional educational seminars, the ART card,
and the ARTS Awards. The ART website is available at www.accessoriesresourceteam.org
About Dallas Market Center
Dallas Market Center is a global business-to-business trade center and the leading wholesale marketplace in North
America connecting retailers and interior designers with top manufacturers in home décor, furniture, gifts,
lighting and fashion. Inside its dynamic, five million square foot campus, nearly 200,000 customers from all 50
states and 85 countries seek industry trends, business education and new products from exhibitors throughout the
year via dominant trade events for gift, home décor, holiday and floral; the nation’s most
comprehensive apparel and accessories markets featuring the latest styles from East Coast and West Coast designers;
the world’s largest western marketplace, opening in 2021; the largest residential lighting trade event in
North America; and the largest and most successful open-daily design center. The marketplace is located in the
strongest economic zone in the country. In addition, more than 80 percent of Dallas Market Center buyers report that
they do not shop other market centers. To make plans for upcoming markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center and Lightovation Apps. Also, keep
up-to-date on all information by visiting Dallas Market Center on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the DMC Blog.