CCA Bulletin 2/10

January 11, 2010

CCA call for Award Nominations

The Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA) is calling on its members to present nominations for its 2009 National Arts Awards.

The CCA Awards are presented annually to members of Canada's cultural community who have made significant contributions to the spirit and vitality of the arts and culture in this country. 

With so many worthy individuals nationwide, we encourage all CCA members to put forth nominees. Nomination forms are available on the awards section of the CCA website or by contacting Megan Forsythe at the CCA (613-238-3561 ext. 18).  Act now as the deadline for nominations is February 25, 2010!

The Diplôme d'honneur for outstanding contributions to the arts in Canada is presented annually to a Canadian who has made a sustained contribution to the cultural life of the country, whether through individual arts practice, volunteer activity, mentoring, patronage or other recognized support. More than 70 visionaries and creators of Canada's rich cultural identity, including Glenn Gould, Joan Chalmers, Oscar Peterson, Joe Fafard and last year's winner, Allan King, O.C. have been recognized since its inception.

2009 nomination form

The Keith Kelly Award for Cultural Leadership, awarded annually since 1998, is given to a Canadian who has made an outstanding contribution to the arts through advocacy, public discourse and leadership. The contribution recognized by the Award may range from local to international in scope. Recipients of the award include Paul Siren, Gilles Lefebvre, Pat Durr, Garry Neil and last year's recipient, Simon Brault, O.C.

2009 nomination form

The Awards Ceremony will take place in Ottawa during the CCA’s National Policy Conference in late September, 2010.

More information on the awards is available on our website.

This year marks the 65th anniversary of the Canadian Conference of the Arts: help us celebrate by putting forward great names for the awards!