2024 Business / Arts Awards Celebration
2024 Business / Arts Awards Celebration
Celebrating the Power of Partnership
On Monday, October 28th, over 300 luminaries and cultural champions from across Canada gathered for the 2024 Business / Arts Awards Celebration, at the Art Gallery of Ontario. This year’s celebration held special significance as we marked the 50th anniversary of Business / Arts, honouring half a century of building partnerships between business, the arts and government in Canada.
The AGO set the stage for a memorable evening, featuring captivating performances by violinist Astrid Nakamura, and singer-songwriter iskwē | ᐃᐢᑫᐧᐤ with Simon Denizart on piano. At the heart of the celebration were the award recipients—visionary individuals and organizations driving innovation and artistic growth in Canada.
The 2024 Business / Arts Awards Celebration was a wonderful evening, made possible by the enthusiasm and support of all attendees. We extend heartfelt thanks to our remarkable partners and table hosts. Your dedication to the arts and commitment to Business / Arts make this celebration possible, and we are grateful for your invaluable support.
Photos by Philip Maglieri, Henry Chan and Jibril Yassin
Nominations for the 2025 Business / Arts Awards are Now Open!
Do you know a passionate volunteer, dedicated donor, or creative partnership worth celebrating? We invite you to nominate them for a Business / Arts Award by Friday, December 20, 2024, at businessandarts.org/nominate.
2024 Business / Arts Award Recipients:
Arni Thorsteinson, O.M. & Susan Glass, C.M.
Recipients of the Edmund C. Bovey Award for their dedication to the arts and lifelong commitment to philanthropy and volunteerism.
Carol Henriquez, C.M.
Recipient of the Peter Herrndorf Arts Leadership Award for her vision and leadership, which have enabled children and youth across the country to cultivate their creativity and gain important life skills.
Carly McFadden
Recipient of the Arnold Edinborough Award for her contributions to advancing the arts in Canada’s North, leading the Folk On The Rocks Music Festival in Yellowknife through incredible growth.
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
Recipient of the Corporate Champion of the Arts Award for their commitment to community enrichment and the advancement of arts and culture across the province of Manitoba.
Barrydowne Paint & We Live Up Here
Recipients of the Community Impact Award for their creative partnership, which has resulted in the creation of over 100 murals and public art pieces in Sudbury.
Congratulations to all of this year‘s recipients!
2024 Awards Recipients Video Gallery
Thank you to our partners, table hosts and donors!
Presenting Partner
Celebrate Manitoba Partner
Table Hosts
Donors
