Performing Arts Association announces, honors recipients of Pat and Carroll Cathey Award
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- The Performing Arts Association announced an award to honor Pat and the late Carroll Cathey with a new honor recognizing donors whose commitment to the arts goes far beyond financial support.
The Pat and Carroll Cathey Arts Support Award was formally introduced at the Association's monthly board meeting in August of 2025.
"Pat is an expert on Broadway shows, and her insight helped shape our programming for nearly a decade," Board member Gloria Mason Martin said during the August meeting.
The inaugural award was presented to Pat and Carroll Cathey in recognition of their advocacy and dedication to the Performing Arts Association and the cultural life of the community.
Pat Cathey served on the Performing Arts Association board several years back and was the chair of the Programming Committee, where her leadership played a key role in bringing high-quality, nationally recognized performances to St. Joseph.
Both Pat and Carroll Cathey have been supporters of the Association, continuing their advocacy even today.
Carroll passed in late 2025, but the creation of the award not only serves as a recognition of the couple's shared passion for the arts and their belief in the power of live performance to strengthen the Performing Arts Association.
"This award is an effort to turn the spotlight off the stage and onto the people who make the performances possible," said Paul "Gibby" Gibson, the president of the Performing Arts Association. "Our donors deserve attention, respect and appreciation for their commitment. This honor exists to recognize individuals whose support goes beyond generosity and becomes tru partnership."
The Performing Arts Association has a long history of presenting national touring artists, Broadway productions, concerts and family programming.
Through community partnerships, volunteer leadership and donor support, the Association reaffirms its commitment, not only to excellence on stage, but also to honoring the individuals whose passion and advocacy sustain the arts behind the scenes.
