Arts Recognition Awards

Click here to read about the 2011 award winners

Each year, Quinte Arts Council seeks nominations for "dedicated supporters of the arts".
Deadline is May 14. Click here for a Form.

The Quinte Arts Council wants to hear all about those individuals, groups and/or businesses that have shown consistent and outstanding support for the arts in Quinte.

Nominations for the annual QAC ARTS RECOGNITION AWARDS are due May 14. All it takes are 250 words on why the nominee should be considered and at least two letters of support. Anyone may nominate individuals, groups and/or businesses that have produced, supported and/or promoted the arts within the Quinte community. Previous nominees who have not received the award may be resubmitted. Past recipients have included visual artists, musicians, writers, actors, volunteers, musical and artistic directors, business leaders and corporate sponsors. See the names of past recipients below.

Nomination forms are available from the Quinte Arts Council office at 36 Bridge St. E, Belleville, Ontario or click here for a pdf form.

Previous Recipients

• 2011 - Al Hazel, Jack Evans, Stephane Lemelin, Lise Lindenberg, Shawn Patriquin, Teresa Bell, Paul Thompson
• 2009 - Bob Long, Don Pinder and the Quinte Symphony Orchestra
• 2008 - Andrew and Adam Gray, Carlyn Moulton, Peta Hall, Debra Tosh, Marc Bourdon, Georgette Fry and the Maurice Rollins Foundation
• 2007 - Quinte Opera Guild, Quinte Rotary Music Festival, Rob Brown, Anne Buckley, Muriel Gibson, Bob Clute Pontiac Buick GMC
• 2006 - Wayne McFaul, Quinte Film Alternative, Moira Nikander Forrester, Sharon Campbell, Chantale Brisson, and The Leona Riggs Charitable Foundation (special Arts Leadership Award)
• 2005 - Marilyn Holden, Ann Pickett, Rudy Heijdens, Andy Forgie, and Jack and Bernice Parrott
• 2004 - Caroline Smith, Mark Rashotte, Charlie Kammer
• 2003 - Campbell Monuments, Warren McFaul, Barbara Whelan
• 2002 - Wilma Alexander, Procter & Gamble, Quinte Ballet School Guild
• 2001 - The Leona Riggs Foundation, Marion Stratton, Wilma Donald, The Marysburgh Mummers
• 2000 - Beryl Rutland, Stirling Performing Arts Committee, Belleville Art Association
• 1999 - Dorothy Aitchison, Eugene Lang, The Belleville Theatre Guild
• 1998 - Tony Lassing, Susan Richardson, Marilyn and Maurice Rollins, Lee Jourard, Nortel
• 1997 - Linda Hamer-Harris Mustard, Jim Alexander, Stan Wiggins
• 1996 - Harlan House R.C.A., Paul Dinkel, Jane Hull
• 1995 - William Maddox, Brian Scott, Corby Distilleries
• 1994 - Florence Lennox, Gordon and Audrey Davies, Diana Koechlin