2023 Short North Gala

The mission of the Short North Alliance is to nurture the Short North Arts District as a vibrant, creative, and inclusive community and leading arts destination.The Short North Arts District is always creating what's next. This is the creative backbone of central Ohio - where the city comes to shop, taste, and discover. Encounter vibrant happenings along High Street, where historic and modern buildings are home to 300+ independent shops, local restaurants, and artful experiences.

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<h2>Join us for the 16th Annual Short North Gala!</h2><h3>Celebrate the passion and people that make the Short North Arts District the Art + Soul of Columbus</h3><h3></h3>Join the Short North Alliance at the 2023 Short North Gala as we proudly recognize the individuals, businesses, and organizations who have made an impact in the Short North Arts District.In addition to the annual award ceremony honoring neighborhood partners, guests are invited to enjoy:<ul><li>A﻿ Taste of the Short North: Visit tables and tables of appetizers and desserts provided by various Short North Arts District restaurants. Culinary partners to be announced!</li><li>Two-Course Dinner: Enjoy a seated dinner prepared by the culinary team at the new Hilton Columbus Downtown</li><li>O﻿ne-of-A-Kind Cocktails: Sip on spirits curated by a local distillery</li><li>Silent Auction: Bid on fabulous prizes provided by Short North Arts District businesses and partners</li><li>Live Entertainment: Taken in tunes, spins, and more!</li></ul>For more information about the 2023 event, visit <a href="https://shortnorth.org/gala/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ShortNorth.org/Gala</a>.Event Dress Code: “Short North Chic” – AKA cocktail attire with a twist. The Short North Arts District is all about creativity, which means you can make Short North Chic mean anything you want by adding your own personal flair.<h3>2023 SHORT NORTH GALA HONOREES </h3>The Short North Alliance honors various individuals and groups at the 2023 Short North Gala. Honorees in all categories are nominated by the community. Categories include:<a href="http://shortnorth.org/galanomination/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><ul><li>Unsung Hero: Recognizing individuals who enrich the Quality of Life in the Short North and Columbus through their volunteer efforts and contributions behind the scenes to advance Art, Community, Diversity and the Short North Spirit.</li></ul><ul><ul><li>Dee Kates, Neighborhood Volunteer</li><li>Pastor John Wooden, Stone Village Church</li><li>Bobby Thaxton, Resident &amp; Volunteer</li><li>Marcus Grimes, Short North Ambassador, Block by Block</li></ul></ul><ul><li>Business Beacon: Recognizing those who have served as catalysts to bring a broad range of visitors to the District and have inspired others to invest in and nurture the Short North Arts District.</li></ul><ul><ul><li>Marianne Lannan, The Lamp Shade</li></ul></ul><ul><li>Community Partner: Recognizing those who have deep collaborations with the Short North Arts District resulting in significant advancement of the District success in commerce and quality of life.</li></ul><ul><ul><li>The Columbus Greek Festival </li></ul></ul><ul><li>Sanborn D. Wood Award for Leadership and Service: Awarded to a former board member of the Short North Alliance or Short North Special Improvement District who has demonstrated exemplary leadership as steward of the Short North Arts District, the award is named after the godfather of the modern Short North Arts District, Sanborn D. Wood (known affectionately as Sandy).</li></ul><ul><ul><li>Mark Wood, Wood Companies</li></ul></ul><h3>SPONSOR THE 2023 SHORT NORTH GALA</h3>Interested in sponsoring the 2023 Short North Gala? Email Executive Director, Betsy Pandora, at BetsyPandora@shortnorth.org with questions or for more details.For print sponsorship recognition, all tables must be purchased prior to April 18th.

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