We celebrate artistic achievement and recognize the many individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the art and cultural life in Waterloo Region.  

2011 Nomination Period is closed.

 Deadline: December 16, 2011

The Awards Ceremony took place at The Centre In The Square on Sunday June 5, 2011.

Here are a few photos from the arts event of the year!
—courtesy of Snap KW

Awards presented

Corporate Arts Supporter Award – WalterFedy-Roger Farwell

Lifetime Achievement Award – Peter Etril Snyder

Leading Edge Awards (25 years or under as of December 31, 2010) – Alysha Brillinger, Billy Chandler, Renee Kruisselbrink, Oliver Pavia

Gowlings Literary Award – Lea Daniel

Machteld Faas Xander Visual Arts Award – Judy Major-Girardin

Hemmerich Flanagan Performing Arts Award – William Chesney

Amy Hallman Snyder Textile, Fibre and Quilting Arts Award – Sue Sturdy

Music Award – Cedric Coleman

Wagner Livock Mentor Award – Leslie Bamford

Open Award – Narine Dat Sookram

Special Jury Award – Brian Scott

Special Jury Award – Larry Larson

Christie Digital Festival or Event Award – Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival

St. Jacobs Country Inns Festival or Event Volunteer Award – Rob Deyman

Scotiabank New Festival or Event Award – Kitchener Ontario Independent Music Festival

 “When I won my first award, early in my career, it was the encouragement I needed to continue with my art and to realize that others did recognize my ability.” 

Edna Staebler, recipient of the 1997 Lifetime Achievement Award