The City of Owen Sound will be holding the biennial Cultural awards on Sunday, May 1, and are inviting the public to help recognize the significant contributions to our local cultural community. Nominators have until April 8 to submit nominations under a variety of categories. The awards reception will take place at The Georgian Bay Centre for the Arts located in the River District of Owen Sound on Sunday, May 1 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

The Owen Sound Cultural Awards celebrate excellence in the arts, culture, and heritage in the greater Owen Sound area. These awards serve to underline the importance of culture in our community and to recognize groups and individuals for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the area's cultural vitality.

Award categories include Outstanding Group, Outstanding Individual, Outstanding Event, Most Promising New Event, Emerging Artist; Cultural Catalyst; Cultural Heritage; and Lifetime Achievement.

The 2022 Cultural Awards Nomination Package is available online at https://www.owensound.ca/culturalawards or in printed form at City Hall, Owen Sound and North Grey Union Public Library, and The Georgian Bay Centre for the Arts. Visit the website for more information and the names of previous award nominees and recipients.

source: media release, City of Owen Sound