“The Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts showcases Edmonton’s vibrant arts and culture industry by bringing together artists, the business community, media and arts appreciators to honour the valuable contributions Edmonton artists and arts champions make to the city.”

Members of the theatre community receiving honours on April 21 were:

ATB Financial Ambassador of the Arts Award: Catalyst Theatre

Qualico Artistic Leadership Award: Christine Sokaymoh Frederick, artistic director Alberta Aboriginal Performing Arts, CEO Dreamspeakers Film Festival

Emerging Artist Award: Ben Gorodetsky, improviser, actor, playwright, director, associate artistic director Rapid Fire Theatre.

For a complete list of award recipients, please click here.