The Owen Sound Cultural Awards celebrate excellence in the arts, culture and heritage in the greater Owen Sound area. These awards serve to underline the importance of culture to Owen Sound residents, and to recognize groups and individuals for their outstanding achievement and contributions to the area's cultural vitality.
The City of Owen Sound hosts a celebration every two years where nominees are recognized for their contributions and an original work of art is given to the winner in each category. The 2018 Cultural Awards took place Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the Bayshore Community Centre.
The 2020 Cultural Awards will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the Bayshore Community Centre. Nomination forms can be found below.
| 2020 Jury Members |
| The City of Owen Sound is seeking individuals with an interest in local Arts and Culture to make up the jury who will determine which nominees will be recognized. If you are interested in participating, forward your credentials, along with a brief description of your experience in Owen Sound's Cultural landscape to specialevents@owensound.ca. Deadline for jury applications is Monday, January 6th. |
| 2020 Nominations |
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Awards will be given out in the following categories: Outstanding Group Outstanding Individual Outstanding Event Most Promising New Event Cultural Heritage Cultural Catalyst Emerging Artist Lifetime Achievement
For more information on each category, and to nominate someone, please see the following document: 2020 Arts & Cultural Nomination Form. Deadline for nominations has been extended to Friday, January 31st, 2020. |
| 2018 Nominees & Winners |
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Below is a list of individuals, groups and organizations who have been nominated for a 2018 Cultural Award. Winners are bolded and italicized. Congratulations to all nominees and winners! OUTSTANDING GROUP OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL OUTSTANDING EVENT MOST PROMISING NEW EVENT CULTURAL HERITAGE CULTURAL CATALYST EMERGING ARTIST LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT |
| Award Sponsors |
| For information on sponsorship opportunities for the 2020 Arts & Cultural Awards, contact Heather Gillis by email at hgillis@owensound.ca, or by phone at 519-376-4440 ext. 1237 |
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