In the Spring of 2008 Hobby Lobby was announced as the ACCA National Awards Sponsor. Hobby Lobby and the ACCA will work together in the future in the presentation of All-American, Academic All-American, and Coach of the Year Awards.

Hobby Lobby began operation August 3, 1972 with 300 square feet of retail space, located in North Oklahoma City. Over the years this modest beginning has grown into 412 stores which operates in 33 states. The operation, now known as Hobby Lobby Creative Centers, can no longer be considered just an arts and crafts store. With departments ranging from crafts, hobbies, picture framing, jewelry making, fashion fabrics, floral, cards & party, baskets, wearable art, home accents, and holiday supplies, Hobby Lobby is the place to shop with Super Selection, Super Savings . . . Everyday! Hobby Lobby headquarters are located in a 3.4 million square foot manufacturing, distribution and office complex in Oklahoma City.