Call for nominations: 2026 Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction (Deadline)

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction, which recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of a Manitoba artist, Indigenous Knowledge Keeper, or arts/cultural professional working in any artistic discipline.

Help us celebrate and honour the excellence, resourcefulness, and imagination of our Manitoba arts community by submitting a nomination to our Recognize – Prizes program.

ABOUT THE AWARD OF DISTINCTION

Prize amount: $30,000

Who can be nominated? Professional artists, Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, and arts/cultural professionals

Who can nominate? Individuals, groups, or organizations that have no conflict of interest with the nominee

Deadline: December 15, 2025

Previous Award of Distinction recipients include: Ken Gregory (2025), Jennine Krauchi (2024), Di Brandt (2023), Daina Warren (2022), and Alan Greyeyes (2020).

HOW TO NOMINATE SOMEONE

Start your nomination through Manipogo, MAC’s Online Application System.

Not an artist? No problem!

If you don’t intend on applying for a grant from the Manitoba Arts Council, you can create a profile in Manipogo as a Nominator. Creating a Nominator profile takes about 5 minutes!

Learn more: https://artscouncil.mb.ca/gran...