Nominations are now open for the 2025 Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction, which recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of a Manitoba artist, Indigenous Knowledge Keeper, or arts/cultural professional working in any artistic discipline.
Help us celebrate and honour the excellence, resourcefulness, and imagination of our Manitoba arts community by submitting a nomination to our Recognize – Prizes program.
About the Award of Distinction
- Prize amount: $30,000
- Who can be nominated? Professional artists, Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, and arts/cultural professionals
- Who can nominate? Individuals, groups, or organizations that have no conflict of interest with the nominee
- Deadline: December 15, 2024
- Previous Award of Distinction recipients include: Jennine Krauchi (2024), Di Brandt (2023), Daina Warren (2022), Alan Greyeyes (2020), and Shawna Dempsey & Lorri Millan (2018).
Learn more about the Prizes grant
How to nominate
Start your nomination through Manipogo, MAC’s Online Application System.
Not an artist? No problem!
If you don’t intend on applying for a grant from the Manitoba Arts Council, you can create a profile in Manipogo as a Nominator. Creating a Nominator profile takes about 5 minutes!
