2024 SBOY Award Recipients

Galvan Strategy Group is a unique blend of industry knowledge and experience in municipal government and is the only woman-owned municipal advisory, public finance, and public affairs firm in Fort Worth. Since their inception in 2023, GSG has partnered with its clients to provide a broad range of services through a team of diverse and talented professionals who care about building stronger communities.

Panther City Media Group, LP is a multi-media publishing company. Fort Worth Magazine, their monthly flagship lifestyle publication, was founded by Hal Brown and a partner 25 years ago. They had a vision of giving Fort Worth an independent city magazine that would provide impact and serve its readers’ interests. Fort Worth Magazine chronicles the ideas, people, and cultural events that shape our city. In 2015, they launched a business magazine, Fort Worth Inc., to help build community among Fort Worth entrepreneurs and small business leaders. Their mission is to celebrate Fort Worth and make it a better community.

Quorum is a master planning, architecture and interior design firm founded in 1992 by five friends - all architects, with a common goal of taking care of people, their staff and their clients. They approach each project with a curious and open mind to develop projects that give back to their clients and communities through thoughtful collaboration and innovative design. Quorum works all over the country but is committed to giving back to their local community with gifts of time, talent and resources.

The Fort Worth Report is a 501(c)(3) organization that launched in April 2021. This new media outlet is built on a foundation of local leadership and investment. The Fort Worth Report pledges to produce high-quality, objective local journalism that informs public decision-making; addresses the quality of life of our community’s citizens; holds our policymakers accountable; and tells their readers’ stories by listening to them and making sure they are valued and understood. Their reporting is free to all who access their primary digital channels.

Ampersand is a Fort Worth community-driven coffee shop and bar that delivers a modern twist to the average cup of Joe.  Ampersand strives to create an atmosphere of excitement and togetherness. Coffee shop by day and an inviting lounge by night, Fort Worth's best kept secret is the perfect place to celebrate any occasion. Recently Ampersand expanded into the DFW International Airport's Terminal C and created the Ampersand Running Club. Ampersand takes pride in being a little different from your normal neighborhood coffee shop. As the name suggests, Ampersand strives not only to provide you with great coffee, but to also help you slow down and connect with community.