Celebrating a Corporate Champion
Congratulations to Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries!
In recognition of their long-standing support of and commitment to the arts sector, Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries is being honoured with the 2024 Corporate Champion of the Arts Award!
In 2022-2023 alone, MBLL provided vital support to 379 organizations, with sponsorships surpassing $1.9 million and an exceptional contribution of 4,973 volunteer hours from MBLL employees. MBLL is widely recognized across the province for its dedicated support to partnering with organizations, both onsite and online. As champions of the arts, MBLL demonstrates commitment through financial contributions, deep engagement, sincere partnerships, and significant community impact.
As the sponsor of hundreds of community festivals, arts and cultural events, and charitable fundraising initiatives throughout the province every year, MBLL aims to enrich the lives of all Manitobans. Their commitment to the arts is longstanding, spanning decades of support for cultural institutions across Manitoba, including the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Prairie Theatre Exchange, and numerous others.
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries (MBLL) exemplifies a profound commitment to community enrichment and the advancement of arts and culture across the province. A Crown corporation of Manitoba, MBLL provides extensive support to a range of charitable, non-profit, and community organizations.
Here’s what others have to say:
“Working with MBLL is the true definition of partnership,” shares Camilla Holland, previous Executive Director of the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre. “Their staff are engaged in the community and care deeply about each organization they support. During the tour, MBLL staff regularly head to their home communities around the province to help with load-in, announcements at the venue, and to experience the sheer joy that the Regional Tour brings to each town.”
“Their continued positive support and engagement, sustained support through the pandemic, and a willingness to enter into multi-year agreements, provide a level of financial stability crucial for organizational decision-making – a trust that is invaluable and deeply appreciated.” – Chris Frayer, Artistic Director, Winnipeg Folk Festival.
The Corporate Champion of the Arts Award recognizes a corporation that has strengthened arts and culture in Canada through its long-standing support of and commitment to the sector.
Presenting Partner
Congratulations to all of the 2024 Award Recipients!
Visit businessandarts.org/awards to learn more about the Business / Arts Awards celebration and to get to know this year’s exceptional recipients.