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Nomination

Nominations for the North Simcoe Art and Culture Awards will be open July 27, 2026!

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Do you know an artist, cultural leader, organization, volunteer, or creative champion who has made
a meaningful impact in our community?

Now is your chance to recognize the individuals and organizations that inspire, create,

and enrich our arts and culture sector. The North Simcoe Art and Culture Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions, talent, and dedication of those who help make our creative community thrive.

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✨ Submit a nomination today and help us honour the people shaping the future of arts and culture.✨

Before submitting a nomination, please note:

  • Artists must reside inside of North Simcoe Arts or have their event take place within North Simcoe.

  • Artistic work must be performed/produced/published/presented in the calendar year of 2026 (with the exception of the Qennefer Browne, which is a compilation of years).​

  • Achievements must be submitted by someone other than the nominating artist.

  • It is the responsibility of the nominator to ensure the nominee would like to participate in the North Simcoe Art and Culture Awards.

  • It is the responsibility of the nominator to ensure the nomination is including all pertinent information and has strong supporting documents. Jurors will not be doing further research. What is included in the nomination, is what will be judged.

What award category is your nomination?
Equity and Inclusion in the Arts and Culture
Creative Experience
Youth Voice in Art and Culture
Qennefer Browne Achievement
Community Impact Through Arts and Culture

Video: Performances, exhibitions, installations, rehearsals, community events, interviews, project trailers, etc

Images: Artwork, exhibitions, performances, installations, festivals, community programming, behind-the-scenes process, etc

Audio: Music, spoken word, interviews, sound installations, performances, etc

Documents: Portfolio, program brochure, letters of support, media coverage, event programs, etc

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We respectfully acknowledge that the North Simcoe Arts is located on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabeg peoples, including the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi Nations of the Three Fires Confederacy, and the ancestral homelands of the Wendat peoples.We recognize the enduring stewardship and presence of the Chippewa Tri-Council First Nations: Beausoleil First Nation, Chippewas of Rama First Nation, and Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation, whose relationships with these lands and waters continue today. We also acknowledge the Métis peoples of this region, and the Haudenosaunee and other Indigenous Nations who have travelled, gathered, and cared for these territories over time.This region lies within the territories covered by the Williams Treaties of 1923, as well as earlier agreements including Treaty 5 and the Lake Simcoe–Nottawasaga Treaty. As an arts council, we are committed to ongoing learning, relationship-building, and supporting Indigenous voices, stories, and creative expression in the spirit of respect, reciprocity, and reconciliation.

We believe the arts are strengthened by the voices, experiences, and creative expressions of people from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We strive to create welcoming, accessible, and respectful spaces where artists, audiences, staff, volunteers, and community members feel valued and empowered to participate fully. 

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