We present the Honour in Culture Award to individuals, groups and corporations known for their dedication to and support of the development of Nanaimo's cultural fabric. Recipients are honoured at a special awards ceremony held at the Port Theatre and their portraits are displayed in the Strongitharm Gallery.
Nomination someone today!
We are currently accepting public nominations for the 2020 Culture & Heritage Awards. The awards recognize outstanding organizations, groups and individuals in the arts, culture & heritage fields. The deadline for nomination submission is Wednesday, October 30, 2019 (4:00 pm).
This is your opportunity to recognize people and groups you believe have made a significant contribution to making Nanaimo a culturally vibrant city.
Past Recipients
Holly Bright (2010)
Sandra Thomson (2011)
Marian Smith (2012)
Eveline O'Rourke (2013)
Ian Niamath (2014)
Arlene Blundell (2015)
Debbie Trueman (2016)
Gerda Hofman (2017)
William Good (2018)
Dean Chadwick (2019)