The 30th Annual Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts
The Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts showcases Edmonton’s vibrant arts and culture industry by bringing together artists, the business community, media, arts advocates, and arts appreciators to honour the valuable contributions Edmonton artists and arts champions make to our city.
On May 1, 2017, recipients of the 30th Annual Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts Awards were announced. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners with a special shout-out to Jenna Marynowski, After the House Lights and to the Executive of Toy Guns Dance Theatre.
Mayor’s Award for Innovative Support by a Business for the Arts
- Steel Craft Door Products Ltd.
Mayor’s Award for Sustained Support of the Arts
- Landmark Homes
John Poole Award for Promotion of the Arts
- Jenna Marynowski, After the House Lights
ATB Financial Ambassador of the Arts Award
- Mariam Qureshi, Lotus Gallery
ATCO Gas Award for Outstanding Lifetime Achievement
- Tamara Bliss, dance lecturer, University of Alberta
Qualico Artistic Leadership Award
- Dr. Allison Balcetis, saxophone instructor, University of Alberta
Robert Kroetsch City of Edmonton Book Prize
- Lauralyn Chow
Syncrude Award for Excellence in Arts Management
- Ken Regan, retired CEO, CKUA Radio
TELUS Courage to Innovate Award
- Executive of Toy Guns Dance Theatre
Emerging Artist Award
- Nasra Adem