Dallas Market Center will present Don McEvoy with the Academy of Achievement Award at the 21st annual ARTS Awards during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, Jan. 13-19, 2010.

The ARTS Awards is the premier awards program for the home decorative accessories industry. The Academy of Achievement is awarded to an individual who has made significant contributions to the decorative accessories industry. The honor, along with awards for the more than 20 category winners, is presented at a gala each January during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market. This year's gala will take place on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, in The Grand Pavilion at the Trade Mart.

Don McEvoy began as a sales representative in 1964, quickly building a successful showroom in the Dallas Trade Mart. The McEvoy name, after more than four decades, has become synonymous with quality resources, excellent customer service and industry leadership. Over the course of more than 250 markets and trade events, McEvoy has launched hundreds of new products and served tens of thousands of retail customers.

"For more than 45 years, Don McEvoy has worked tirelessly to incubate new companies and to help retailers thrive," said Bill Winsor, president and CEO, Dallas Market Center. "We honor his innovation and his leadership. He remains a vital partner in the success of countless businesses. The home décor industry has no better friend and advocate than Don."

For tickets to the ARTS Awards gala, contact Shonda Conner at 214-744-7442 or sconner@mcmcmail.com. Ticket prices are $125 for ART members and $150 for nonmembers. Tables of eight are available for ART members for $900 and nonmembers for $1080.