2026 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.
We look forward to celebrating lasting partnerships and exceptional service to the arts!
Monday, October 5th, 2026
5:00 pm Reception
6:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Awards Presentation
Address: Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queens Park, Toronto, ON
Parking: Complimentary valet service will be available for guests
Dress: Black Tie, or equally elegant
Table and ticket sales are now closed. If you have any questions, please contact Amadeo Ventura, Senior Director of Partnerships and Development at amadeo@businessforthearts.org or 416-869-3016 ext. 4235.
2026 Award Recipients:
Louise and James Temerty, C.M.
2026 Edmund C. Bovey Award
In recognition of their remarkable legacy of philanthropic leadership and volunteerism in support of the arts in Canada.
Janice Price
2026 Peter Herrndorf Arts Leadership Award
In recognition of her extraordinary four decades of leadership, advocacy, and volunteer service to the arts.
Neesha Hothi
2026 Arnold Edinborough Award
In recognition of her work at the intersection of culture and community.
MacLeod Group
2026 Corporate Champion of the Arts Award
In recognition of their efforts strengthening cultural life across the Maritimes and investing in the organizations that serve local communities.
Jamii & Berkeley Castle
2026 Community Impact Award
In recognition of their fifteen-year partnership that has helped transform Toronto’s Esplanade neighbourhood and David Crombie Park into a vibrant, community-centred arts campus.
Learn More About the 2026 Award Recipients Here
Presenting Partner
Edmund C. Bovey Award Partner
Peter Herrndorf Arts Leadership Award Partner
