AWARDS

THE KEITH KELLY AWARD FOR CULTURAL LEADERSHIP

This year’s recipients have been selected by the jury for their respective involvement in international organizations promoting cultural diversity: Robert Pilon for the Coalition for Cultural Diversity and Garry Neil for the International Network for Cultural Diversity (INCD).

The Keith Kelly Award for Cultural Leadership has been awarded annually since 1998, when it was established to recognize the leadership shown by the former National Director of the CCA during his tenure from 1989-98. It is presented to a Canadian who has made a significant contribution to the arts through advocacy work or the development of cultural policy, or who has otherwise demonstrated leadership in the field. The award is an inscribed medal designed by medallic artist Susan Taylor.

Past recipients

2006 -	Pat Durr
2005 -	Nini Baird, C.M.
2004 -	Mallory Gilbert
2003 -	Donald Sobey
2002 -	John Kim Bell
2001 -	Élise Paré-Tousignant
2000 -	Gilles Lefebvre, O.C.
1999 -	Paul Siren, C.M.
1998 -	Keith Kelly

THE CCA DIPLÔME D'HONNEUR

This year, the CCA presents the award to sculptor Joe Fafard, an emblematic figure of Canadian art and a source of inspiration to numerous young creators from the Prairies and the entire country.

The Diplôme d'honneur is presented annually to a Canadian who has made a sustained contribution to the cultural life of the country, whether through volunteer activity, mentoring, patronage, individual arts practice or other recognized support. More than 70 of the visionaries and creators of Canada's rich cultural identity, including Glenn Gould, Maureen Forrester, Oscar Peterson, and last year's winner, Roch Carrier, have been recognized since the award's inception in 1954. The award is in the form of a silver talisman designed by the late Bill Reid.

Past recipients

Complete list of Diplôme d'honneur recipients