43rd Annual Business / Arts Awards Celebration

The annual Business / Arts Awards recognize innovative partnerships between business and the arts, and spotlight exceptional volunteers, leaders and organizations who have made a significant contribution to the arts in Canada. On Wednesday, September 28th, at a sold-out event at the Artscape Wychwood Barns, we celebrated enduring partnerships and exceptional service to the arts at the 2022 Business / Arts Awards. The evening brought together more than 250 luminaries and leaders from both the arts and business sectors, and featured riveting performances by Countermeasure and the Robi Botos Trio. See highlights from the event here.

2022 Business / Arts Award Recipients

Frances and Tim Price

2022 Edmund C. Bovey Award

Dedicated, engaged, and thoughtful both individually and as a team, Frances and Tim Price have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to supporting and strengthening the Canadian cultural landscape.

Dr. Peter Simon

2022 Peter Herrndorf Arts Leadership Award

Celebrating 31 years with the Royal Conservatory (RCM), Dr. Peter Simon has overseen a series of dynamic enhancements to programs and facilities, which have resulted in a dramatic increase in participation, revenues, and student support.

John-Michael Erlendson

2022 Arnold Edinborough Award

In his volunteer role as General Manager and President of SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival, John-Michael is dedicated to providing world-class arts, powerful arts education, and life-changing experiences to a range of audiences.