![The new medal features an organic, hand-carved Texas Lone Star.](https://pentagram-production.imgix.net/1c795c35-9c35-4861-8a34-48a952e77b9f/TCT_02.jpg?rect=0%2C0%2C3000%2C1876&w=640&crop=1&fm=jpg&q=70&auto=format&fit=crop&h=400)
The new medal features an organic, hand-carved Texas Lone Star.
![A luxurious silk, taffeta neck ribbon compliments the new medal.](https://pentagram-production.imgix.net/1c795c35-9c35-4861-8a34-48a952e77b9f/TCT_03.jpg?rect=0%2C0%2C3000%2C4000&w=640&crop=1&fm=jpg&q=70&auto=format&fit=crop&h=853)
A luxurious silk, taffeta neck ribbon compliments the new medal.
![The Pentagram team explored over 25 different designs over three years.](https://pentagram-production.imgix.net/1c795c35-9c35-4861-8a34-48a952e77b9f/TCT_06.jpg?rect=0%2C0%2C3000%2C1876&w=640&crop=1&fm=jpg&q=70&auto=format&fit=crop&h=400)
The Pentagram team explored over 25 different designs over three years.
![One design concept involved a 3D Texas star.](https://pentagram-production.imgix.net/1c795c35-9c35-4861-8a34-48a952e77b9f/TCT_08.jpg?rect=0%2C0%2C3000%2C1876&w=640&fm=jpg&q=70&auto=format)
One design concept involved a 3D Texas star.
![The gold star was divided into abstract chunks.](https://pentagram-production.imgix.net/1c795c35-9c35-4861-8a34-48a952e77b9f/TCT_07.jpg?rect=0%2C0%2C3000%2C1876&w=640&fm=jpg&q=70&auto=format)
The gold star was divided into abstract chunks.
![Each honoree was to wear a different segment of the whole star.](https://pentagram-production.imgix.net/1c795c35-9c35-4861-8a34-48a952e77b9f/TCT_09.jpg?rect=0%2C0%2C3000%2C1876&w=640&crop=1&fm=jpg&q=70&auto=format&fit=crop&h=400)
Each honoree was to wear a different segment of the whole star.
![Pentagram Austin designed the identity for the Texas Cultural Trust in 2020.](https://pentagram-production.imgix.net/1c795c35-9c35-4861-8a34-48a952e77b9f/TCT_10.jpg?rect=0%2C0%2C3000%2C1876&w=640&fm=jpg&q=70&auto=format)
Pentagram Austin designed the identity for the Texas Cultural Trust in 2020.
![Another medal concept featured the distinctive letter “X” icon of the TCT logo.](https://pentagram-production.imgix.net/1c795c35-9c35-4861-8a34-48a952e77b9f/TCT_11.jpg?rect=0%2C0%2C3000%2C1876&w=640&fm=jpg&q=70&auto=format)
Another medal concept featured the distinctive letter “X” icon of the TCT logo.
![The TCT specific medal idea was a finalist.](https://pentagram-production.imgix.net/1c795c35-9c35-4861-8a34-48a952e77b9f/TCT_12.jpg?rect=0%2C0%2C3000%2C1876&w=640&crop=1&fm=jpg&q=70&auto=format&fit=crop&h=400)
The TCT specific medal idea was a finalist.
![Sculptor James Surls,](https://pentagram-production.imgix.net/1c795c35-9c35-4861-8a34-48a952e77b9f/TCT_13.jpg?rect=0%2C0%2C3000%2C1876&w=640&crop=1&fm=jpg&q=70&auto=format&fit=crop&h=400)
Sculptor James Surls, "The Paul Bunyan of the Piney Woods,” in a 70s era photo.
![A large Surls sculpture in his legendary Splendora studio.](https://pentagram-production.imgix.net/1c795c35-9c35-4861-8a34-48a952e77b9f/TCT_14.jpg?rect=0%2C0%2C3000%2C1876&w=640&fm=jpg&q=70&auto=format)
A large Surls sculpture in his legendary Splendora studio.
![An example of the flower petal abstractions that are a Surls trademark.](https://pentagram-production.imgix.net/1c795c35-9c35-4861-8a34-48a952e77b9f/TCT_15.jpg?rect=0%2C0%2C3000%2C1876&w=640&fm=jpg&q=70&auto=format)
An example of the flower petal abstractions that are a Surls trademark.
![Artist James Surls at his Colorado studio in 2018. Photo by Ben Rasmussen for Texas Monthly.](https://pentagram-production.imgix.net/1c795c35-9c35-4861-8a34-48a952e77b9f/TCT_16.jpg?rect=0%2C0%2C3000%2C4000&w=640&crop=1&fm=jpg&q=70&auto=format&fit=crop&h=853)
Artist James Surls at his Colorado studio in 2018. Photo by Ben Rasmussen for Texas Monthly.
![Hand-crafted parts for the medal by Surls.](https://pentagram-production.imgix.net/1c795c35-9c35-4861-8a34-48a952e77b9f/TCT_19.jpg?rect=0%2C0%2C3000%2C1876&w=640&crop=1&fm=jpg&q=70&auto=format&fit=crop&h=400)
Hand-crafted parts for the medal by Surls.
![CAD rendering of the front of the new medal design.](https://pentagram-production.imgix.net/1c795c35-9c35-4861-8a34-48a952e77b9f/TCT_20.jpg?rect=0%2C0%2C3000%2C1876&w=640&fm=jpg&q=70&auto=format)
CAD rendering of the front of the new medal design.
![CAD rendering of the profile of the new medal.](https://pentagram-production.imgix.net/1c795c35-9c35-4861-8a34-48a952e77b9f/TCT_21.jpg?rect=0%2C0%2C3000%2C1876&w=640&fm=jpg&q=70&auto=format)
CAD rendering of the profile of the new medal.
![Previous design of the TMAA medal.](https://pentagram-production.imgix.net/1c795c35-9c35-4861-8a34-48a952e77b9f/TCT_22.jpg?rect=0%2C0%2C3000%2C4000&w=640&fm=jpg&q=70&auto=format)
Previous design of the TMAA medal.
![The reimagined TMAA medal.](https://pentagram-production.imgix.net/1c795c35-9c35-4861-8a34-48a952e77b9f/TCT_23.jpg?rect=0%2C0%2C3000%2C4000&w=640&fm=jpg&q=70&auto=format)
The reimagined TMAA medal.
![Artist Deborah Roberts.](https://pentagram-production.imgix.net/1c795c35-9c35-4861-8a34-48a952e77b9f/TCT_24.jpg?rect=0%2C0%2C3000%2C1876&w=640&fm=jpg&q=70&auto=format)
Artist Deborah Roberts.
![Architects Juan Miro and Miguel Rivera.](https://pentagram-production.imgix.net/1c795c35-9c35-4861-8a34-48a952e77b9f/TCT_25.jpg?rect=0%2C0%2C3000%2C1876&w=640&fm=jpg&q=70&auto=format)
Architects Juan Miro and Miguel Rivera.
![Balet Dancer Septime Webre.](https://pentagram-production.imgix.net/1c795c35-9c35-4861-8a34-48a952e77b9f/TCT_26.jpg?rect=0%2C0%2C3000%2C1876&w=640&fm=jpg&q=70&auto=format)
Balet Dancer Septime Webre.
![Film Producer Taylor Sheridan.](https://pentagram-production.imgix.net/1c795c35-9c35-4861-8a34-48a952e77b9f/TCT_27.jpg?rect=0%2C0%2C3000%2C1876&w=640&fm=jpg&q=70&auto=format)
Film Producer Taylor Sheridan.
![Honorees and Texas Cultural Trust Board Members at the gala.](https://pentagram-production.imgix.net/1c795c35-9c35-4861-8a34-48a952e77b9f/TCT_29.jpg?rect=0%2C0%2C3000%2C1876&w=640&crop=1&fm=jpg&q=70&auto=format&fit=crop&h=400)
Honorees and Texas Cultural Trust Board Members at the gala.
![Christopher Cross and former honoree Ray Benson (Asleep at the Wheel) perform at the gala.](https://pentagram-production.imgix.net/1c795c35-9c35-4861-8a34-48a952e77b9f/TCT_32.jpg?rect=0%2C0%2C3000%2C1876&w=640&crop=1&fm=jpg&q=70&auto=format&fit=crop&h=400)
Christopher Cross and former honoree Ray Benson (Asleep at the Wheel) perform at the gala.
![DJ Stout and Luke Wilson show off the new medal.](https://pentagram-production.imgix.net/1c795c35-9c35-4861-8a34-48a952e77b9f/TCT_33.jpg?rect=0%2C0%2C3000%2C4000&w=640&crop=1&fm=jpg&q=70&auto=format&fit=crop&h=853)
DJ Stout and Luke Wilson show off the new medal.