Nominations Open for 2016 City of Nanaimo Culture & Heritage Awards

The City of Nanaimo is now seeking public nominations for the 2016 Culture & Heritage Awards. This is your opportunity to recognize people and groups you believe have made a significant contribution to making Nanaimo a culturally vibrant city.

Awards are presented in the following four categories:

• Excellence in Culture
  Presented to an organization or individual that has achieved regional and/or national recognition in the field of arts and must be recognized as a “Nanaimo Artist,” has demonstrated excellence in their field, and is recognized as a significant inspiration to others.
   
• Honour in Culture
  Presented to an individual, group or corporation that is known for their dedication and support of the development of Nanaimo’s cultural sector. 

• Emerging Cultural Leader
  Recognizes up-and-coming, Nanaimo-based cultural leaders. 

• John Thomson Heritage Memorial
  Honours individuals who demonstrate outstanding heritage service and dedication to the community.

Nomination Deadline: Tuesday, November 17, 2015

For award criteria and nomination form, click here.