The Celestial Awards

Honoring Women of Achievement in Media & Entertainment

Venue Update! The event now includes the opportunity for table seating at the historic Charline McCombs Empire Theatre.

Join us for a musical celebration of the achievements of trailblazing Texas women at The Celestial Awards™ show hosted by actor Nicholas Gonzalez and presented by Women in Film & Television San Antonio

Featuring performances by honorees Shelly Lares, including her new single "She's A Trailblazer" and featuring her title single of the film Say A Little Prayer starring Luis Fonsi, and Patricia Vonne, performing her hits from Once Upon a Time in Mexico and Desperado

Showcasing San Antonio’s professional and student nonprofit performing arts organizations with performances by YOSA (Youth Orchestras of San Antonio), Fiesta Noche del Rio, Alamo City Arts, the Joci Award performers, Joffrey Workshop and more.

THE CELESTIAL AWARD™ 2024 HONOREES 

CAROL BURNETT
“The Carol” Award for Legendary Excellence & Women’s Advocacy – Named in Honor of Carol Burnett 

JASELYN BLANCHARD-PACE
In attendance
“The Jocelyn” Award for Excellence in Overall Producing – Named in Honor of Jocelyn “Joci” Straus

PATRICIA VONNE
In attendance and performing
“The Charline” Award for Excellence in Performing Arts – Named in Honor of Charline McCombs

ANNE KRAUSE
In attendance
“The Lila” Award for Excellence in Civic Leadership – Named in Honor of Mayor Lila Cockrell

ROSEMARY KOWALSKI
In attendance
DIANA BARRIOS TREVIÑO
In attendance
“The Rosemary” Award for Excellence in Culinary Arts & Hospitality – Named in Honor of Rosemary Kowalski

MARTHA TIJERINA
In attendance
“The Irma” Award for Excellence in Audio, TV & Film – Named in Honor of Irma Nicolas

MONTSERRAT OLIVER
In attendance
“The Irma” Award for Excellence in Audio, TV & Film – Named in Honor of Irma Nicolas

LIVIA TREVIÑO
In attendance
“The Irma” Award for Excellence in Audio, TV & Film – Named in Honor of Irma Nicolas

DR. SUSAN BLACKWOOD
In attendance
DR. LISA CAMPOS
In attendance
“The Susan” Award for Excellence in Sports Entertainment – Named for Dr. Susan Blackwood

JANET HOLLIDAY
In attendance
The Celestial Award for Excellence in Live Event Entertainment

SHELLY LARES
In attendance and performing
The Celestial Award for Excellence in Music

RENAE TREVIÑO
In attendance
The Celestial Award for Excellence in Theatrical & Comedy

SAN ANTONIO AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY ARCHIVE AND MUSEUM (SAAACAM) – CEO DEBORAH OMOWALE JARMON
In attendance
The Celestial Award for Excellence in Storytelling
 

THE CELESTIAL AWARDS 2024 HOST:
NICHOLAS GONZALEZ
In Attendance and Presenting

For the Producers Package sponsorship including the Honorees Reception and Red Carpet appearance at the Majestic Theatre, email: [email protected] or call 917-847-8593 (limited availability)

NEED TO KNOW

All persons entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket.

 

Security & Bag Check:

For your safety and security, all guests will be subject to screening by walk-through metal detectors before entering the theatre. Weapons, including concealed carry firearms & pocket knives are strictly prohibited. Bags and purses larger than 10” x 10” x 10”, as well as backpacks, will not be permitted. Please Click here for a list of prohibited items.

 

Accessibility:

Guests with accessibility questions, or who require additional assistance may call 888-246-3185 or email [email protected].