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 2020 Cultural Awards will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the Georgian Bay Centre for the Arts.
| 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 Award Winners |
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2020 Arts and Cultural Award Winners
Outstanding Group Lookup Theatre
Outstanding Individual Stephanie Fowler
Outstanding Event Scenic City Film Festival
Most Promising New Event Owen Sound Art Walk
Cultural Heritage Wiidosendiwag+Walking Together+Marchons Ensemble Tou
Cultural Catalyst Community Foundation Grey-Bruce
Emerging Artist Kevin Griffin
Lifetime Achievement Wilmer Najiwon |
| 2020 Nominations |
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Below is a list of individuals, and groups nominated for the 2020 Owen Sound Arts & Cultural Awards. Winners are determine by a jury, and will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on March 1st at the Georgian Bay Centre for the Arts.
Outstanding Group Lookup Theatre
Outstanding Individual Stephanie Fowler Morag Budgeon Morgan X Barrie Lisa Koop
Outstanding Event Scenic City Film Festival OSFN - Celebrate Earth Day
Most Promising New Event Big Bay Arts Trivia By Ross Owen Sound Art Walk
Cultural Heritage Wiidosendiwag+Walking Together+Marchons Ensemble Tour Rob Rolfe
Cultural Catalyst Linda Hawkins Community Foundation Grey-Bruce John Fearnall
Emerging Artist Kevin Griffin Zak Erb Kailey Lang Anna Nicholson
For more information on each category, 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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