the bca 10
The BCA 10: Best Companies Supporting the Arts in America recognizes businesses of all sizes for their exceptional involvement with the arts that enrich the workplace, education, and the community. These companies set the standard of excellence and serve as role models for others to follow.
The BCA 10 2011 was presented on Wednesday, October 5 at the Central Park Boathouse in NYC. Please view the gala publication here (pdf 3.5 MB).
We thank all of our sponsors including Sustaining Sponsors Aetna and Kohler Co.
The 2011 winning companies of the BCA 10: Best Companies Supporting the Arts in America are:
- 3M, St. Paul, MN
- Aetna, Hartford, CT
- Baker Botts L.L.P., Houston, TX
- Booz Allen Hamilton, McLean, VA
- Corporate Office Properties Trust, Columbia, MD
- Macy’s Inc., Cincinnati, OH
- Printing Partners, Indianapolis, IN
- Publicity Works, Bowmansville, PA
- Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, FL
- Wilde Lexus of Sarasota, Sarasota, FL
Leadership Award
Christopher Forbes, Vice Chairman of Forbes, Inc.
Hall of Fame
Kohler Co., Kohler, WI
Who can nominate a company?
Anyone can do it—an individual, an arts organization, or company employee.
Which companies are eligible?
Companies large and small that support the arts in the United States are eligible. Tax-exempt nonprofit organizations are ineligible.
Submit a nomination here. Nominations close on Friday, February 17, 2012.
The following companies have been recently honored at The BCA 10 for their outstanding support of the arts. They are currently ineligible for the 2012 BCA 10. We congratulate them on their recent honor!
| 3M | HanesBrands Inc. |
| Adobe Systems | Kohler Co. |
| Aetna | Macy's Inc. |
| Applied Materials | M.C. Ginsberg Jewelers and Objects of Art |
| Arketype Inc. | Movado |
| Baker Botts L.L.P. | Northeast Utilities |
| BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | Portland General Electric |
| Booz Allen Hamilton | Printing Partners |
| Brainforest Inc. | Publicity Works |
| Capital Bank | Reliance Standard Life Insurance |
| Con Edison | Strata-G Communications |
| ConocoPhillips | Time Warner Inc. |
| Corporate Office Properties Trust | UMB Financial Corporation |
| Devon Energy Corporation | United Technologies Corporation |
| Deutsche Bank | Walt Disney World Resort |
| Dollar Bank | Wilde Lexus of Sarasota |
| Duke Energy | Williams & Fudge Inc. |
| Halifax EMC |
What information is needed to nominate a company?
You are asked to submit a 600-word nomination statement. This statement should address how the company supports the arts including: leadership, long-term commitment, impact, addressing community needs, employee and customer involvement, and encouraging other companies to support the arts. Submit a nomination today!
Questions, please contact us by e-mail or call 212.223.2787.
Presenting Sponsor – $25,000 ($20,850 tax deductible)- Company name on national and local materials for The BCA 10—printed and online—including invitations, media releases, event program, and presentation signage.
- Company name in ads in FORBES Magazine and USA TODAY (combined circulation of 9.9 million readers).
- One full-page recognition advertisement in The BCA 10 publication distributed to 1,500 business and arts leaders throughout the country.
- Invitations for 10 guests to The BCA 10 presentation gala.
- Pre-gala VIP Reception for 10 guests with artists and executives from The BCA 10 companies.
- Company name on national and local materials for THE BCA 10—printed and online—including invitations, media releases, event program, and presentation signage.
- One half-page recognition advertisement in THE BCA 10 publication distributed to 1,500 business and arts leaders throughout the country.
- Invitations for 8 guests to THE BCA 10 presentation gala.
- Pre-gala VIP Reception for eight guests with artists and executives from THE BCA 10 companies.
- Company name on national and local materials for The BCA 10—printed and online—including invitations, media releases, event program, and presentation signage.
- One quarter-page recognition advertisement in The BCA 10 publication distributed to 1,500 business and arts leaders throughout the country.
- Opportunity to purchase discounted advertising in The BCA 10 publication.*
- Invitations for six guests to The BCA 10 presentation gala.
- Company name on invitations, presentation signage, and event program.
- Opportunity to purchase discounted advertising in The BCA 10 publication.*
- Company name in The BCA 10 publication distributed to 1,500 business and arts leaders throughout the country.
- Invitations for four guests to The BCA 10 presentation gala.
- Seating for 1 person.
Interested in reading more about the companies honored at last year's event? View The BCA 10 publication. Part 1 (pdf 2.8 KB) Part 2 (pdf 2.7KB)
View the advertisements that ran in USA TODAY and FORBES Magazine recognizing The BCA 10 honorees.
The Business in the Arts Awards Archive