News: One-off Lieutenant Governor Awards Recognize Excellence in Visual Arts, Music and Performance in B.C.

The Dance Current

Ballet Kelowna and Dancers of Damelahamid were selected for their provincial reach, social equity and inclusion initiatives.

“Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations have echoed right into the British Columbia arts community, recognizing several dance organizations for excellence.

To mark Her Majesty’s 70 years on the throne, the Honourable Janet Austin launched the Lieutenant Governor’s Arts and Music Awards earlier this year. The one-off awards recognize individuals, groups and organizations in the province who demonstrate exceptional leadership, creativity, community engagement and commitment through fostering and mentoring others…”