The Town of Orangeville received 28 nominations for this years Arts and Culture Awards!
An impressive selection of individuals, businesses and organizations have been acknowledged for their contributions to arts and culture in Dufferin County.
“On behalf of the Town of Orangeville, I would like to congratulate all nominees,” said Councillor Lisa Post, Chair of the Cultural Plan Task Force.
“Each of the individuals, businesses, and organizations recognized this year have made meaningful contributions to our community’s creative sector and we are looking forward to celebrating their efforts in-person at this year’s awards event.”
The nominees for the 2022 awards are:
Established Artist of the Year:
Christina Clare
Heidi von der Gathen
Leisa Way
Ricky Schaede
Emerging Artist of the Year:
Alec Gilbert
Clare Padgett
Emily Gilbart
Haley Marfleet
Harley Duck
Robin Bobechko
Student Artist of the Year:
Mari Kato
Arts Educator of the Year:
Heather Holmes
Jada Milne
Kait Gallant
Lisa Lahue
Community Arts Volunteer:
Emily Gilbart
Hemani Singh
Malini Singh
Marshal Bobechko
Shannon and Valerie McGrady
Community Impact by a Business:
Adam’s Wear
e.Hofmann Plastics
The Art of Storytelling Inc.
Community Impact by an Organization:
Dufferin County Multicultural Foundation
Streams Community Hub
Theatre Orangeville
Creative Cultural Event:
Dufferin County Multicultural Event
Theatre Orangeville’s Summer Arts Festival
Award Presentation
You’re invited to celebrate with the nominees and honour this year’s winners!
The event is free to attend. Please register in advance online at orangeville.ca/ACAwards by Friday, September 23 to reserve your seat.
When: Thursday, September 29 at 7 p.m. Award presentation begins at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Town Hall, 87 Broadway
