On Wednesday March 12, 2014, the
City of Nanaimo will honour four outstanding recipients in the cultural and
creative fields at the City's annual Cultural Awards Celebration. Performances
will include a family tribute to Ken Gogo, the Wellington Jazz Band, Snuneymuxw
First Nation blessing, Nanaimo's Poet Laureate Naomi Wakan, and Crimson Coast
Dance. The public is welcome to attend this event, but must reserve tickets
(free) by contacting the Port Theatre Box Office (250-754-8550 / www.porttheatre.com).
The City's Cultural Committee selected this year's honourees based on each individuals significant contributions to Nanaimo's cultural vitality. Candidates were identified through a community nomination process. Two new award categories were created this year; Emerging Cultural Leader and Lifetime Cultural Achievement.
---- Shayd Johnson ---- will
receive the city's first Emerging Cultural Leader Award for his continuing
efforts and devotion to the creative industry and the cultural community. He
spearheaded and co-founded the Green Light Project to create awareness for low
barrier housing. He is a strong community advocate for technology and art
initiatives and provides employment opportunities for graduates of
VIU.
---- Kenneth Gogo ---- will
receive the inaugural Lifetime Cultural Achievement Award. Mr. Gogo is well
known for his contributions to Nanaimo's arts and entertainment scene. He
devoted a lifetime of talent and support to the cultural community and his
legacy lives o through the Gogo family name.
---- Ian Niamath ---- will
receive The Honour In Culture Award for his many years of volunteer service and
support for the arts and cultural sector including the Nanaimo Art Gallery, The
Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival and for his design / architectural work on many of
Nanaimo’s building projects- most notably Nanaimo’s waterfront and renowned
Harbourfront walkway.
---- Pat Coleman ---- will
receive the Excellence in Culture Award. Mr. Coleman is one of Canada’s greatest
jazz musicians and music educators. He is a world class performer, producer and
writer who has brought some of the finest musicians from places such as New York
and Toronto to perform with him and deliver clinics to local musicians and
students.
TO RESERVE TICKETS
(FREE):
Please contact the Port Theatre
Box Office at 250-754-8550 / www.porttheatre.com.
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