2025 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. With a community of business and arts leaders across Canada dedicating tremendous amounts of time, talent and treasure to the arts, we are proud to recognize their efforts and share their stories in hopes of inspiring others.
Join us for a black-tie affair, celebrating lasting partnerships and exceptional service to the arts!
Event Details
Date: Monday, October 6, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm – Dinner and Awards Presentation
Location: Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C6
Dress: Black-tie or equally elegant
Table Options
Business / Arts is committed to using our unique position to help strengthen the arts in meaningful ways across Canada. We would appreciate your support in helping to celebrate lasting partnerships and exceptional service to the arts!
For more information about ticket and table options, please contact: info@businessforthearts.org or 416-869-3016
2025 Award Recipients:
Laura Dinner & Richard Rooney
2025 Edmund C. Bovey Award
In recognition of their exceptional philanthropic leadership and decades of volunteerism in support of the arts in Canada.
Christopher Deacon
2025 Peter Herrndorf Arts Leadership Award
In recognition of his extraordinary 44-year career in service of the performing arts, which includes 38 years at the National Arts Centre.
Umair Jaffar
2025 Arnold Edinborough Award
In recognition of his community-driven leadership and efforts to expand access and opportunity in the arts as CEO of Small World Music and beyond.
Nicola Wealth
2025 Corporate Champion of the Arts Award
In recognition of their profound commitment to community enrichment and the advancement of arts and culture.
QuadReal Property Group and Arts Etobicoke
2025 Community Impact Award
In recognition of their creative partnership in establishing Cloverdale Common, a vibrant community hub in Cloverdale Mall that supports artists, engages seniors and youth, and strengthens social bonds in Etobicoke.
Learn More About the 2025 Award Recipients Here
Presenting Partner
Fashion Partner
Edmund C. Bovey Award Partner
Peter Herrndorf Arts Leadership Award Partner
Arnold Edinborough Award Partner
