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.
Join us for a black-tie affair, celebrating lasting partnerships and exceptional service to the arts!
Event Details
Date: Monday, October 5th, 2026
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!
Individual Ticket: $1,875
- An invitation to attend the Awards cocktail reception.
- A seat at a table during the Awards ceremony and dinner.
- Donor recognition on the Business / Arts website.
- Charitable tax receipt for the maximum allowable amount.
Corporate Table: $15,000
- Invitations for eight guests to attend the Awards cocktail reception.
- A table for eight guests to attend the Awards ceremony and dinner.
- Logo recognition in the evening’s program booklet and across Business / Arts’ digital platforms, including:
- The 2026 Awards Celebration webpage.
- The homepage takeover of the Business / Arts website from October 5th to 9th.
- Communications related to the 2026 Awards Celebration, including email announcements and social media posts.
In addition to the benefits listed above, you will also receive a Business / Arts Corporate Membership (valued at $6,500). Membership includes:
- Invitation to all B/A members’ events with access to our exclusive network of arts, business and government stakeholders.
- Get first access to the latest national research findings.
- Member communications of current topics and trends within the arts and business sector.
- Guest speaker opportunities in B/A digital content.
- Membership recognition on the B/A website.
For more information or to complete your purchase by cheque or EFT, 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
