Nominations are now open for the 18th annual Winnipeg Arts Council Awards!
The Winnipeg Arts Council Awards celebrate the artists, arts administrators, and patrons whose dedication makes Winnipeg a centre for cultural achievement.
The 2025 Awards celebration will be held as part of the Mayor’s Luncheon for the Arts on Thursday, June 5th at the RBC Winnipeg Convention Centre.
Three awards will recognize excellence and creativity in the arts:
- The RBC ON THE RISE Award will honour an emerging professional Winnipeg artist in any discipline.
- The MAKING A MARK Award will honour an established professional Winnipeg artist in any discipline.
- The MAKING A DIFFERENCE Award will honour an individual who has made a significant contribution to the growth and development of the arts in Winnipeg. New for 2025: This may be an artist, arts administrator, arts educator, supporter or volunteer.
Complete details for each award and the submission form can be found below:
2025 Winnipeg Arts Council Awards
2024 Winnipeg Arts Council Award winners left to right: Victor Bargen on behalf of Brenda Gorlick, Sharon Bajer, Mayor Scott Gillingham, Ekene Emeka-Maduka, and Jennine Krauchi.
NOMINATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 2, 2025
Nomination forms and supporting material must be received by the Winnipeg Arts Council prior to 4:00 pm on Friday, May 2, 2025.
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Mail or deliver the nomination to Winnipeg Arts Council Awards:
103 - 110 Princess Street
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1K7
Or by email to [email protected]
In the media
- CBC.ca, Apr 11, 2025: Information Radio, Celebrating Winnipeg’s Creative Changemakers
- Winnipeg Free Press, Jun 13, 2024: Local artists celebrated at Mayor’s Luncheon
- Winnipeg Free Press, Jun 1, 2023: Art of the city
- Winnipeg Free Press, Jun 26, 2021: Arts council winners walk the walk
