Arts Champion Nomination 

(4 Awards, non-monetary award) 

Deadline: Monday, December 9, 2024

The Arts Champion Award recognizes living individuals who are outstanding supporters of the arts in Hamilton as volunteers, advocates, or board members. 

This is a non-monetary award and recipients will be given a special gift of recognition. This award is open to adults and youth over 14 years old.

Important!  Please read the complete nomination package prior to submitting a nomination package online.  The nomination package can be downloaded by clicking this link (pdf) or by visiting www.hamilton.ca/artsawards.

Eligibility Criteria All Nominees (All Award Categories) 

• Open to individuals currently residing in Hamilton (including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Stoney Creek, Waterdown) and/or Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The nominee must have lived in Hamilton and/or Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation consecutively for the past two years or longer.
• Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident (Landed Immigrant) or have an application pending for Permanent Residency.

Arts Champion Awards

• Nominee must be a current volunteer (activity within the last three years) with an arts-based organization, event or ad hoc group.
• Individual who is 14 years of age or older.
• Full-time students (high-school or post-secondary) are eligible for this award.
• Volunteer activities may include, but are not limited to: Boards of Directors, events staff, administrative / operational assistance, arts community advocates, etc.

Nominators (All Award Categories)

• 18 years of age or older.
• Can be an individual, organization or business residing in any city.
• Cannot be an immediate family member of the nominee.
• Artists cannot self-nominate.
• Cannot be a member of the Final Jury, Arts Advisory Commission, Cobalt Connects staff, or City of Hamilton staff, elected officials and representatives of their offices.

We are here to help!

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions or need assistance with the nomination process.   If you require accommodation in the nomination process, please contact us to discuss your needs.

Contact:  Jen Anisef    E:  artsawards@hamilton.ca    T:  905-546-2424 x7612