Edmund C. Bovey Award
Named after our first chairman, The Edmund C. Bovey Award recognizes a business professional and/or philanthropist who has demonstrated a lifetime of significant philanthropy and/or volunteer leadership in arts and culture in Canada.
The recipient receives $20,000 to direct towards an arts organization(s) of their choice
Eligible candidates must:
- be engaged in a successful career in business or the professions
- have made a significant contribution to the arts as a volunteer
- be a Canadian citizen
NOTE: Recipients are eligible to win the award only once.
Nominations can be made by:
- any not-for-profit arts organizations in Canada
- any company in Canada
- self-nomination
Endorsements (maximum 3 letters) may be made by:
- executive staff and board members of other arts organizations
- individual artists
- executives of other companies
Nominators must complete an official nomination form based on the following criteria:
- Candidates’ leadership may have affected the diversity of arts organizations in the community or be demonstrated by a longstanding commitment to one particular organization. Similarly, the candidate may be known nationally or only in the community in which the individual lives, with consideration given to depth and breadth of support in relation to the size of the community in which the support has been given.
NOTE: Recipients are eligible to win the award only once.
Other criteria for assessment include:
- time committed to voluntary work for the arts
- expertise actively put to good use for the arts
- money committed to the cause through personal donations and fundraising
Nominees are assessed and a recipient is selected by a national jury panel comprised of prominent arts and business leaders. Jury members may not submit nominations in the year in which they serve on the jury. The recipient will be notified by Business / Arts by phone and an official confirmation letter.
If you have any questions about the award categories or submission process, please contact info@businessforthearts.org
Peter Herrndorf Arts Leadership Award
Established in 2015, Peter Herrndorf Arts Leadership Award recognizes an arts leader who has spent a lifetime dedicated to fostering the arts in Canada by building partnerships with fellow arts executives, artists, media, business leaders and public sector officials to ensure a vibrant cultural sector for all Canadians.
The recipient receives $5,000 to be directed to the arts organization(s) of their choice.
Eligible candidates must:
- be working in the arts sector for a not-for-profit arts organization as an artist, arts administrator and/or executive
- have made a significant contribution to the arts by building relationships between the arts sector, business community and public sector
- be a Canadian citizen
NOTE: Recipients are eligible to win the award only once.
Nominations can be made by:
- any not-for-profit arts organization in Canada
- another arts administrator or artist
- a business professional
- Self-nomination
Endorsements (maximum 3 letters) may be made by:
- executives and board members of arts organizations
- artists
- public sector professionals
- business professionals
Nominators must complete an official nomination form based on the following criteria:
- Candidates’ leadership may have affected the diversity of arts organizations in the community or be demonstrated by a longstanding commitment to one particular organization. Similarly, the candidate may be known nationally or only in the community in which the individual lives, with consideration given to depth and breadth of support in relation to the size of the community in which the support has been given.
Other criteria for assessment include:
- time committed to voluntary work for the arts
- expertise actively put to good use for the arts
- money committed to the cause through personal donations and fundraising
Nominees are assessed and a recipient is selected by a national jury panel comprised of prominent arts and business leaders. Jury members may not submit nominations in the year in which they serve on the jury. The recipients will be notified by Business / Arts by phone and an official confirmation letter.
If you have any questions about the award categories or submission process, please contact info@businessforthearts.org
Nominations are currently closed. Please check back in Autumn 2022.
Arnold Edinborough Award
Named after the founding president of Business / Arts, the Arnold Edinborough award recognizes a young business professional (40 and under) who has demonstrated exemplary volunteer leadership and volunteerism in the arts.
The recipient receives $5,000 to be directed to an arts organization(s) of their choice.
Eligible candidates must:
- be a young business professional 40 years of age or under at the time of nomination
- have made a significant contribution as a volunteer to the not-for-profit arts in Canada
- be a Canadian citizen
NOTE: This award is for business professionals only working in the for-profit sector. Individuals working in the not-for-profit sector are not eligible; recipients are eligible to win the award only once.
Nominations can be made by:
- registered not-for-profit arts, cultural or heritage organization in Canada
- the nominee’s employer or business associate
- self-nomination
Endorsements (maximum 3 letters) may be made by:
- executive staff and board members of other arts organizations
- individual artists
- executives of other companies
Nominators must complete an official nomination form based on the following criteria:
- The positive impact of a candidate’s volunteerism may benefit a wide diversity of arts organizations in a community, or one particular organization or arts discipline. Similarly, the candidate may be known nationally or only in the community in which the individual lives, relative to the size of the community in which their contributions to the arts have taken place.
- candidate has shown leadership in taking on key roles and responsibilities, recruiting other volunteers, providing a bridge between business and the arts community, and enhancing the visibility of the arts organization
- candidate has committed substantial time to volunteer on a board or committee
- candidate has actively volunteered business expertise and skills on behalf of the organization(s)
- candidate has helped strengthen and achieve the goals of the organization through marketing, strategic planning, membership recruitment and fundraising
Nominees are assessed and a recipient is selected by a national jury panel comprised of prominent arts and business leaders. Jury members may not submit nominations in the year in which they serve on the jury. The recipients will be notified by Business / Arts by phone and an official confirmation letter.
If you have any questions about the award categories or submission process, please contact info@businessforthearts.org
Nominations are currently closed. Please check back in Autumn 2022.
Corporate Champion of the Arts Award
The Corporate Champion of the Arts Award recognizes a business that has strengthened arts and culture in Canada through its long-standing support of and commitment to the sector.
Eligible candidates must:
- be a business operating in Canada
- have made a significant contribution to the arts through long-term, strategic support
- has had a meaningful impact on empowering and building the arts sector
NOTE: Recipients are eligible to win the award only once.
Nominations can be made by:
- any not-for-profit arts organizations in Canada
- any company in Canada
- self-nomination
Endorsements (maximum 3 letters) may be made by:
- executive staff and board members of other arts organizations
- a consortium of arts organizations
Nominators must complete an official nomination form based on the following criteria:
- nominees have distinguished themselves as leaders in support of the arts either through a single endeavour or a consistent history of commitment
- the scope of impact and support should extend beyond the company’s immediate business interests
- nominees have shown a visionary and innovative approach to championing the arts
- nominees history of support includes but is not limited to cash or in-kind gifts, donated services, volunteerism and employee participation
*Please note, the arts organizations must be Canadian and registered not for profit.
Nominees are assessed and a recipient is selected by a national jury panel comprised of prominent arts and business leaders. Jury members may not submit nominations in the year in which they serve on the jury. Recipients will be notified by Business / Arts by phone and an official confirmation letter.
If you have any questions about the award categories or submission process, please contact info@businessforthearts.org
Nominations are currently closed. Please check back in Autumn 2022
Community Impact Award
The Community Impact Award recognizes an arts and business partnership that has enhanced the quality of life and enriched a local cultural scene through innovative program(s), creative business partnerships or neighbourhood revitalization initiatives.
Eligible candidates must:
- be a not-for-profit arts organization and their business partner
- have made a significant contribution to the arts through a successful collaboration with business
- have shown a commitment to empowering the community through the arts
- be a Canadian organization
NOTE: Recipients are eligible to win the award only once.
Nominations can be made by:
- any not-for-profit arts organization in Canada
- any company in Canada
- self-nomination
Endorsements (maximum 3 letters) may be made by:
- executive staff and board members of arts organizations
- executives of other companies
Nominators must complete an official nomination form based on the following criteria:
- scope, quality and originality of the nominee’s programming or involvement with arts and culture
- impact on both arts and culture and the community
- program innovation and/or outstanding business practices
- has cultivated long-term and successful relationships and partnerships within the community
- has created great awareness and significantly improved the community with measurable results
- has a long-term vision for continued growth and impact
*Please note, the arts organizations must be Canadian and registered not for profit.
Nominees are assessed and a recipient is selected by a national jury panel comprised of prominent arts and business leaders. Jury members may not submit nominations in the year in which they serve on the jury. Recipients will be notified by Business / Arts by phone and an official confirmation letter.
If you have any questions about the award categories or submission process, please contact info@businessforthearts.org
Nominations are currently closed. Please check back in Autumn 2022.