“Cultural planning, public art, festivals & events, inclusion/diversity/equity/accessibility (IDEA), and cultural leadership in Canadian municipalities”
The Creative City Impact Awards recognize municipal culture teams and individuals advancing cultural practice in communities across Canada. Categories include Cultural Planning; Public Art (Process Award, Project Award, and new Enduring Impact Award); Festivals & Events (Festival & Events Award and new Process Award); IDEA – Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility; and Cultural Leadership. All awards are adjudicated by a volunteer peer jury. Nominated projects must fall within the eligibility period of May 2024 – May 2026. Award recipients are celebrated at the Creative City Summit in Calgary on October 6, 2026.