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From Home Furnishing Business
Mark Phillips to Receive Top Honor at ARTS Awards
October 7,
2016 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events 
Dallas Market Center and a nominating committee from ART, the creative home furnishings network, have selected Mark Phillips, founder and president of Phillips Collection, as this year’s ARTS Awards Academy of Achievement honoree.
“Mark and Julie Phillips have created a legendary family business reflecting their core values of generosity, innovation, skill and sophistication,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of the Dallas Market Center. “Their continuing success is built upon hard work but also upon a sense of connection with the world around them and with the customers they serve with style. Mark is an extremely deserving honoree.”
Phillips will receive his award – the industry’s highest honor – at the annual ARTS Awards banquet during the Dallas Total Home and Gift Market. The event will take place Jan. 20 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel.
“This honor could not be extended to a more respected and generous individual,” said Sharon Davis, Executive Director of ART. “Mark and his family personify global achievement that is grounded in remarkable humility and a spirit of helping others succeed.”
According to the awards committee that selected Phillips, Phillips Collection has defined global style for the contemporary home décor market for more than 30 years. Combining exciting concepts, talented designers, skillful producers and a dedicated support staff, the company Collection is a creative collaboration that mixes concept, craftsmanship and marketing to bring beautiful furnishings and accessories into sophisticated homes around the world, the committee said.
Today, the High Point, N.C.-based company showcases its unique products in showrooms across the country and continues to set the pace among manufacturers for their unique designs, respected sustainability practices, and excellent customer service.