Awards and Honors
Dr. Phillips Center's Proudest Moments
We’re honored to be considered thought-leaders in our community, our industry our culture and our world. Since opening in 2014, our business efforts, impact, venues and colleagues have been awarded and recognized with honors and distinctions surpassing our boldest dreams. We are beyond grateful.
Awards
2026 BEST OF WEDDING AWARD
Orlando Magazine
Best Venue for Large Groups
2026 DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE
2026 World's Top Jazz Venues
2025 SILVER ANVIL AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
2025 ARTS & CULTURE GOLDEN BRICK AWARD
Downtown Orlando Partnership
2024 TOP 200
2024 Top 200 Theater Grosses (#8) &
2024 Top 200 Theater Tickets (#12)
2025 DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE
2025 World's Top Jazz Venues
2024 ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
Eagle Award (Entertainment-Judson’s Live)
2024 ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL'S
Partner of the Year 2024
2024 WORLD's GREATEST JAZZ VENUE AWARD
Judson's Live,
Downbeat
2024 ARTS & CULTURE GOLDEN BRICK AWARD
Downtown Orlando Partnership
2024 GOLD STEVIE WINNER
Customer Service Department of the Year (Arts Category)
2023 VENUE EXCELLENCE AWARD
International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM),
Excellence in Management & Operation
2018 VENUE EXCELLENCE AWARD
International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM),
Excellence in Management & Operation
2017 & 2019 READER'S CHOICE AWARD
Orlando Business Journal
2017 Best Local Performing Arts Theater,
2019 Best Local Live Music Concert Venue,
2019 #5 Central Florida Meeting & Banquet Facilities by Capacity
2022 DIVERSITY IN BUSINESS AWARDS
Orlando Business Journal
2022 Outstanding Diverse Organization
2023 SILVER AMERICAN BUSINESS "STEVIE" AWARD
Company of the Year – Media & Entertainment
2021 SILVER AMERICAN BUSINESS "STEVIE" AWARD
Best Non-Profit Response to the Pandemic: Frontyard Festival™
2020 SILVER TELLY AWARDS
Branded Virtual Content: Applause Awards,
Documentary: Making of Applause Awards
2015 - 2023 READER'S CHOICE AWARDS
Orlando Weekly
2023 #1 Best Event Venue,
2015-2021 Best Theater Space,
2015-2019 Best Use of Public Money
2018 CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE
TripAdvisor
2021 GOLDEN BRICK AWARD
Downtown Orlando Partnership
Innovation: Frontyard Festival™
2018 & 2023 FAMILY FAVORITE AWARDS
Playground Magazine-
2018 Top 5 Homeschool Classes,
2018 Best Enrichment: Performing Arts Category,
2023 Best Performing Arts Class
ORLANDO DATE NIGHT GUIDE AWARDS
#1 Best Arts & Culture Date Night
2018 JAMES B. GREENE AWARD
Orlando Economic Partnership
Jim Pugh
2019 25TH ANNUAL SUNSHINE STATE AWARDS
The Society of Professional Journalists,
2019 Best Special Interest Magazine,
artsLife Magazine
NATIONAL LGBT MEDIA ASSOCIATION ADPOP AWARDS
Pride in Online & Print LGBT Regional Media Advertising
2019, 2020 & 2022 WATERMARK WAVE AWARDS
2019, 2020, 2022 Favorite Local Performing Arts Venue
2018, 2022 & 2023 BEST OF ORLANDO
Orlando Magazine
2023 #1 Best Performing Arts Venue,
2022 Best Performing Arts Venue,
2018 Live Music Venue
ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST
The 11 Most Beautiful Theaters in the World
Steinmetz Hall
Recognition
2026 Star of Touring Broadway Honoree
The Broadway League Carol Massey
2024 Star of Touring Broadway Honoree
The Broadway League
Jim Pugh
2023 40 Under 40 Honorees
Orlando Business Journal,
Rachel Moalli (Director, Corporate Affairs)
50 Most Powerful People
Orlando Magazine-
2018, 2019, 2023 Katherine Ramsberger (President & CEO, Entertainment, Sports & the Arts
50 Most Powerful People
Orlando Magazine-
2019 Jim Pugh'
Philanthrophy & Community Voices