MISSISSAUGA: Artists of all disciplines were honoured at the MARTY Awards organized by the Mississauga Arts Council at the Living Arts Centre on May 7.
The 21st Annual MARTY Awards, which encourage a range of artistic talent, saw Hazel McCallion presented with the inaugural Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award in recognition of her ongoing patronage and support of the arts. The event was also attended by Mayor Bonnie Crombie.
“We are proud that the MARTYS are going strong in their 21st year, keeping up our dedication to celebrating various forms of art,” said Ken Jones, President of the Mississauga Arts Council. “We are especially grateful for the support extended by Madame Hazel McCallion over these years.”
Each MARTY Awards category recognizes an emerging and an established artist. In addition, special awards are presented to individuals who have contributed to the development of art in the city.
The full list of winners for the 21st annual MARTY Awards:
Lifetime Achievement in the Arts: Hazel McCallion
Hazel McCallion Volunteer of the Year: Marlene Taylor
Honourable mention: Bohdan Shulakewych
Laurie Pallett Patron of the Arts: Gil Moore
Honourable mention: Grandmaster Augustin Ngu
People’s Choice Award: Justin Covas
Literary Arts
- Emerging: Peta-Gaye Nash
Honourable mention: Thomas Joseph - Established: Katarzyna Kochany
Honourable mention: Larissa Fleurette Ho
- Emerging: Troy Aaron De Four
Honourable mention: Francesco Reale
Visual Arts
- Emerging: Breanna Shanahan
Honourable mention: Fatima Fasih - Established: Lizz Aston
- Emerging: William Leathers
Honourable mention: Cat Bernardi - Established: Peter Katz
Honourable mention: Alex Pangman
Performing Arts (group)
- Emerging: Dead Penny
Honourable mention: Eh440 - Established: All Masters Lion Dance Group; Mississauga Pops
Honourable mention: Mississauga Children’s Choir
Creative Community
- Emerging: Dam Poets Society
