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.
2018 Nominations
We are currently accepting public nominations for 2018 Culture & Heritage Awards. Please use the nomination form found at the bottom of this page, or contact us directly at cultureandheritage@nanaimo.ca. The deadline for 2018 nominations is Friday, November 17, 2017 (no later than 4:30 pm).
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)