Nominees announced for Orangeville’s 2022 Arts and Culture Awards

The Town of Orangeville received 28 nominations for the 2022 Arts and Culture Awards.  An impressive selection of individuals, businesses and organizations have been acknowledged for their contributions to arts and culture in Dufferin County.

“On behalf of the Town of Orangeville, I would like to congratulate all nominees,” said Councillor Lisa Post, Chair of the Cultural Plan Task Force. “Each of the individuals, businesses, and organizations recognized this year have made meaningful contributions to our community’s creative sector and we are looking forward to celebrating their efforts in-person at this year’s awards event.”

The nominees for the 2022 awards are:

• Christina Clare
• Heidi von der Gathen
• Leisa Way
• Ricky Schaede

 Emerging Artist of the Year:

• Alec Gilbert
• Clare Padgett
• Emily Gilbart
• Haley Marfleet
• Harley Duck
• Robin Bobechko

 Student Artist of the Year:

• Mari Kato

 Arts Educator of the Year:

• Heather Holmes
• Jada Milne
• Kait Gallant
• Lisa Lahue

Community Arts Volunteer:

• Emily Gilbart
• Hemani Singh
• Malini Singh
• Marshal Bobechko
• Shannon and Valerie McGrady

 Community Impact by a Business:

• Adam's Wear
• e.Hofmann Plastics 
• The Art of Storytelling Inc.

Community Impact by an Organization:

• Dufferin County Multicultural Foundation
• Streams Community Hub
• Theatre Orangeville

Creative Cultural Event:

• Dufferin County Multicultural Event
• Theatre Orangeville's Summer Arts Festival