Mayor's Gala for the Arts

For 2019, awards will be given for each of the following categories: Community Impact, Corporate Champion and Emerging Artist.

Community Impact recognizes outstanding Kamloops individuals and/or small businesses that have made a significant contribution supporting local arts and culture through donations (cash or in-kind), sponsorships and/or volunteer services in support of a local arts organization and/or Kamloops artist. The finalists in this category are: Tyson Andrykew and Niki Remesz.

Corporate Champion recognizes outstanding Kamloops business leaders and/or medium to large businesses/corporations that have made a significant contribution supporting local arts and culture through donations (cash or in-kind), sponsorships and/or volunteer services in support of a local arts organization and/or Kamloops artist. The finalists in this category are: ideaLEVER and Kamloops This Week.

Emerging Artist recognizes an emerging Kamloops artist/musician/performer working in the visual and/or performing arts for their current accomplishments and future potential. The finalists in this category are: Zach Abney, Robin Hodgson and JP Lancaster.