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!
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 2025 Awards Celebration webpage.
- The homepage takeover of the Business / Arts website from October 6th to 10th.
- Communications related to the 2025 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: info@businessforthearts.org or 416-869-3016
2025 Award Recipients:
Richard Rooney & Laura Dinner
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
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