The Linny Awards 2025

Celebrating the Legacy of Linny Fowler & the Lehigh Valley Arts Community 

Join us on Thursday, October 23, 2025, for an unforgettable evening honoring the achievements of outstanding artists, educators, philanthropists and supporters of the arts in the Greater Lehigh Valley. Named in memory of Marlene “Linny” Fowler, whose lifelong support helped shape our region’s vibrant creative landscape, the Linny Awards shine a spotlight on the people and organizations making a difference through the arts. 

Congratulations to the 2025 Linny Award Honorees!

• Lifetime Achievement Award – Thomas Riddle 
• Philanthropy in the Arts Award – Chuck Stehly 
• Business Supporter of the Arts Award – PPL Foundation 
• Emerging Artist of the Year – Jacob Morrow 
• Visual Artist of the Year – Mallory Zondag 
• Arts Educator of the Year – MaryJo Rosania-Harvie 
• Performing Artist of the Year – Matt Pfeiffer 
• Student Artist Scholarship Award – Todd Croslis 
• Volunteer of the Year – Jada Amirah Lewis 

We look forward to celebrating these amazing individuals and organizations! 

Event Details

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Time:

• 5:00–6:00 p.m. – Cocktails, Hors d’Oeuvres & Live Performance
• 6:00–9:00 p.m. – Dinner, Awards & Festivities

Location:
Musikfest Café, ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks
Bethlehem, PA

Tickets

Take advantage of Early Bird pricing – available July 1 through September 1, 2025!

Early Bird Pricing (7/1/25 – 9/1/25)

• Individual Ticket: $199 ($197 ticket price + $2 fees)
  ($85 tax-deductible)
• Full Table (8 Tickets): $1,500 (NO Ticket Fee)
  ($588 tax-deductible)

Regular Pricing (After 9/1/25) 

• Individual Ticket: $250 ($248 ticket price + $2 fees)
  ($136 tax-deductible) 
• Full Table (8 Tickets): $2,000 (NO Ticket Fee)
  ($1,088 tax-deductible) 

Buy Tickets

New This Year: Exclusive Attendee Giveaway! 
All Linny Awards attendees will be automatically entered to win: 

• A $200 voucher toward a visual arts class 
• Two complimentary tickets to a Musikfest Café show of their choice 

Winner announced live at the Linny Awards! 

Sponsorship Opportunities 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Support the arts while putting your brand in the spotlight! Sponsorships include event visibility, digital promotion and exclusive experiences. 

🔹 Title Sponsor – $25,000 
($23,176 tax-deductible) 

Includes: 16 tickets, premium branding across all platforms, on-stage recognition, inclusion by way of an interview in a future Inside ArtsQuest Magazine issue and more. 

🔹 Individual & Business Award Sponsor – $15,000 
($14,088 tax-deductible) 

Includes: 8 tickets, opportunity to present an award, logo inclusion in program and promotions. 

🔹 Social Media Sponsor – $8,000 
($7,544 tax-deductible) 

Includes: 4 tickets, social media tagging and brand recognition. 

🔹 Table Sponsorships 

• Half Table (4 tickets) – $2,500 
• Full Table (8 tickets) – $5,000 
  Includes: signage, digital screen recognition and event tickets. 

 SOLD OUT Sponsorships 

• Performance Sponsor – Sponsored by: Service Electric Cable TV & Communications  
• Red Carpet Sponsor – Sponsored by: Cornerstone Advisors
• Reception Sponsor – Sponsored by: Quadrant Capital

Become a Sponsor 
For sponsorship inquiries, contact: 
Corporate Sponsorships – Nicholas Michael 
610-332-1339 |  nmichael@artsquest.org 

Individual Sponsorships – Kimberly Hein 
610-332-1351 |  khein@artsquest.org 

Thank You 
We are honored to continue Linny Fowler’s legacy by uplifting the creatives, educators and champions who shape our thriving arts culture. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 

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