City seeking public nominations for 2020 Culture & Heritage Awards

Deadline for nominations is Wednesday, October 30, 2019 (4:00 pm)

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed September 12, 2019 2:30 PM

Summary

The City of Nanaimo is currently seeking public nominations for the 2020 Culture & Heritage Awards. The awards recognize outstanding organizations, groups and individuals in the arts, culture & heritage fields.

This is your opportunity to recognize people and groups you believe have made a significant contribution to making Nanaimo a culturally vibrant city. There are five potential categories to nominate from, and recipients will be recognized at a special celebration at the Port Theatre in April 2020:

EXCELLENCE IN CULTURE
HONOUR IN CULTURE
EMERGING CULTURAL LEADER (under 30 years of age)
HONOUR IN HERITAGE
JOHN THOMSON HERITAGE MEMORIAL

Nomination forms are available online (www.nanaimo.ca/culture-environment/awards), attached to this press release, in person at the Service & Resource Centre (411 Dunsmuir Street) or by contacting us directly. The deadline for nomination submission is Wednesday, October 30, 2019 (4:00 pm).

Link to Strategic Plan: The Culture & Heritage Awards further the goals of "Livability" in the City's Strategic Plan.

Key Points

The City of Nanaimo is currently seeking public nominations for the 2020 Culture & Heritage Awards. The awards recognize outstanding organizations, groups and individuals in the arts, culture & heritage fields.
This is your opportunity to recognize people and groups you believe have made a significant contribution to making Nanaimo a culturally vibrant city.
The deadline for nomination submission is Wednesday, October 30, 2019 (4:00 pm).

Quotes

"These awards recognize the best of Nanaimo's arts, culture and heritage volunteers and creative talent. The work of these amazing volunteers and professionals creates a sense of vitality and pride within our community."

Leonard Krog

Mayor

City of Nanaimo

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Contact:

Chris Barfoot

Culture & Heritage Coordinator

City of Nanaimo

250-755-4483

cultureandheritage@nanaimo.ca

Lisa Bhopalsingh

Manager of Community Planning

City of Nanaimo

250-755-4423

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