Point of Contact was recognized as an organization that “demonstrates dynamic and far reaching cultural vision,” according to the official nomination letter from Leo Crandall, Executive Director of the Cultural Resources Council of Syracuse. “We are honored to recognize Point of Contact's significant contributions to not just the arts community but to the general public with its publications and film festival.”

The CRC is Syracuse's only not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving and uniting all segments of the cultural community.

The Horizon Awards Ceremony is an annual event that celebrates those individuals, organizations, and businesses that demonstrate dynamic and far-reaching cultural vision. The Horizon Awards Ceremony is a cocktail and tapas reception with an awards ceremony, live music by the CNY Latin Jazz Trio, and a silent auction featuring original artwork, tickets to cultural events, and more. Each year the Cultural Resources Council commissions a local artist to create the award. Marcia Ferber will be designing and creating this year's award. Ferber is an artist who works with fused enamels, art glass and gemstone materials.

Punto de Contacto/Point of Contact Inc. is an independent, 501c3 non profit organization housed on the campus of Syracuse University, supported by grants from Syracuse University's College of Arts and Sciences; The Department of Languages, Literature and Linguistics; the College of Visual and Performing Arts and the Division of International Programs Abroad (DIPA). Founded in 1975, Point of Contact provides a cross-disciplinary space for world renowned as well as emerging artists and scholars of the verbal and visual arts. Its publications include Point of Contact , the book series; Corresponding Voices , the poetry series; and more recently, Dossier , which documents the works, symposia and reviews presented during the Syracuse International Film & Video Festival. Point of Contact is the producer of this Festival since its inception in 2004. In November of 2005, Point of Contact became also a vital component in Syracuse University Chancellor Nancy Cantor's “Connective Corridor” plan to promote the Syracuse arts, by opening its own space, the Point of Contact Gallery (914 East Genesee Street, Syracuse), which now houses the Point of Contact art collection. Since its origins, Point of Contact retains strong ties to Latin American arts and literature.

Among other 2006 Horizon Award recipients: Mary Cotter, Time Warner Cable, Assemblyman William B. Magnarelli; David MacDonald, Artist & Syracuse University Professor; Syracuse Children's Chorus Dorothy Riester; Stone Quarry Hill Art; Douglas C. Johnston and the CNY Jazz Arts Foundation.