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Business / Arts Awards
Awards recognizing arts-business leadership
Latest source updateLast Update: October 9, 2026Latest change: The 2027 Business / Arts Awards nomination page now shows open nominations for four award categories with a December 17, 2026 deadline, while the Edmund C. Bovey Award will not open for 2027.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 9, 2026
Latest change: The 2027 Business / Arts Awards nomination page now shows open nominations for four award categories with a December 17, 2026 deadline, while the Edmund C. Bovey Award will not open for 2027.
2027 Business / Arts Awards nominations opened
The Nominate page now shows open 2027 nominations for the Peter Herrndorf Arts Leadership Award, Arnold Edinborough Award, Corporate Champion of the Arts Award, and Community Impact Award, each with a Thursday, December 17, 2026 deadline and new submission links. The Edmund C. Bovey Award section now states that submissions will not open for 2027 and encourages prospective nominators to prepare packages for 2028. Its eligibility, nomination, endorsement, document, and assessment details are shown again without any visible rule change.
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 25,000
Deadline
December 17, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Peter Herrndorf Arts Leadership Award: any not-for-profit arts organization in Canada, another arts administrator or artist, a business professional, or self-nomination.
See full eligibility
Overview
The program recognizes innovative partnerships and outstanding leaders in arts and culture across Canada. Award recipients receive between $5,000 and $25,000 to be directed to an arts organization of their choice, depending on the category.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Recognition of business and arts partnerships.
- Recognition of volunteer leadership in the arts.
- Recognition of arts leadership and sector-building contributions.
- Recognition of community impact through arts-business collaboration.
Documents Needed
- Nomination letter
- Bio or CV
- Headshot and up to five photos
- Letters of endorsement
- Company profile or organization profile, depending on the award
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Peter Herrndorf Arts Leadership Award: any not-for-profit arts organization in Canada, another arts administrator or artist, a business professional, or self-nomination.
- Arnold Edinborough Award: a registered not-for-profit arts, cultural or heritage organization in Canada, the nominee’s employer or business associate, or self-nomination.
- Corporate Champion of the Arts Award: any not-for-profit arts organizations in Canada or any company in Canada.
- Community Impact Award: any not-for-profit arts organization in Canada or any company in Canada.
- Edmund C. Bovey Award: any not-for-profit arts organizations in Canada or any company in Canada.
Eligible expenses
- Cash awards directed to an arts organization of the recipient’s choice.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Leadership and contribution to the arts in Canada.
- Volunteer involvement, partnerships, and community impact.
- Measurable results and long-term support for the arts.
- Innovation, vision, and strength of relationships in the sector.
How to apply
- Submit the nomination through the online form for the relevant award category.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed by a national selection committee of arts and business leaders.
- Recipients are selected after review of the nominations.
- Selected nominees are notified by official confirmation letter.
Additional information
- Recipients are eligible to win only once.
- Some awards allow self-nomination.
- Up to three endorsement letters may be submitted.
- Nominees are reviewed by a national selection committee.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Business / Arts Awards Program
What is the Business / Arts Awards?
The program recognizes innovative partnerships and outstanding leaders in arts and culture across Canada. Award recipients receive between $5,000 and $25,000 to be directed to an arts organization of their choice, depending on the category.
How much funding can be received?
Business / Arts Awards Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is December 17, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Business / Arts Awards program?
To be eligible for the Business / Arts Awards program, you must:
Canadian nominee
Eligible nominator required
Category-specific support materials
What expenses are eligible under Business / Arts Awards?
Recognition of business and arts partnerships.
Recognition of volunteer leadership in the arts.
Recognition of arts leadership and sector-building contributions.
Recognition of community impact through arts-business collaboration.
Who can I contact for more information about the Business / Arts Awards?
You can contact Business for the Arts by email at info@businessforthearts.org.
Where is the Business / Arts Awards available?
The Business / Arts Awards program is available across Canada.