Thursday, February 16, 2012

Victor Tolgesy Arts Award

This award was inaugurated in 1987 by the City of Ottawa and the Council for the Arts in Ottawa to recognize the accomplishments of residents who have contributed substantially to enriching cultural life in the city. It is named in honour of Ottawa artist Victor Tolgesy who died in 1980.

Between 1987 (first year of the award) and 2010, 13 women won the Tolgesy award. They are:

1987
Trudi LeCaine, arts supporter, volunteer and advocate

1988
Pat Durr, visual artist and champion of arts policy and development

1994
Barbara Clark, choral director and arts education advocate

1998
Claire Faubert, actress, artistic director, teacher and volunteer
Diane Holmes, arts leader, volunteer and advocate

2001
Jennifer Dickson, visual artist and arts advocate

2002
Eleanor Crowder, founder of Salamander Theatre for Young Audiences

2004
Susan Annis, arts patron and leadership volunteer

2005
Jennifer Cayley, founder and former Director of MASC

2006
Penny McCann, Director of SAW Video Association

2008
Paulette Gagnon, significant contribution to the arts through French theatre and francophone artists

2009
Christine Tremblay, Executive director of Arts Ottawa East

2010
Mela Constantinidi, involved in the cultural sectors at the municipal, provincial and federal levels for 30 years

2011
Jerry Grey, for enhancing Ottawa with a high caliber of artistic achievement and for her profound and sustained commitment to the arts community, including the performing arts of music and dance, and extensive and valued participation in numerous committees and fundraising activities.

http://arts-ottawa.on.ca

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