Nominees for the ATB Powering Possibility Through the Arts Award must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be registered and operating in Calgary since the beginning of the nomination year (2023).
• Have an operating budget of $500,000 or less.
• Programming must be accessible to the public.
• Be currently offering artistic programming that compensates artists.
• Can be a for-profit as long as the organization has a positive impact on the community and a presenting history.

Nomination packages must include the following:

• One (1) copy of the nominee’s resume or curriculum vitae (CV). 
• One (1) copy of the nomination form, available at the end of this document, signed by both the nominee and nominator.
• One (1) 30-word synopsis of why the nominee has been nominated (may be used for publication and media purposes if the nominee is selected to receive the award).
• One (1) letter of nomination (1,000 words or less). 
• Example(s) demonstrating the work of the nominee as it pertains to this award (maximum five individual examples). Please note the example(s) must be submitted in the following file formats, and each file can be a maximum of 3MB: JPEG, PDF, DOC, DOCX, MP3, YouTube or Vimeo link.

Jury

The awards jury will be composed of artistic peers and community members based in Calgary as well as a representative from ATB Financial, who may be based in either Calgary or Edmonton. Jury members are not disclosed in advance of the official announcement of recipients by Calgary Arts Development. 

In the event of a perceived conflict of interest, an alternate will replace the jury member in question. The jury will operate with strict confidentiality. All decisions are final. Calgary Arts Development may screen nominations to verify eligibility.

The award recipient will be selected based on the following criteria:

Programming – Maximum of Five Points

• Describe how your programming powers new possibilities through the arts; for artists, for participants, for audiences, or for the community.
• Detail how your programming prioritizes inclusivity, powering new possibilities for artists or community members.

Community Impact – Maximum of Seven Points

• How has your past or current work opened up new possibilities in your community? This could include new partnerships or collaborations, positive impacts on community members, community pride, or community activation.

Impact on the Artist – Maximum of Three Points

• How has your programming had a positive impact on artists in your community?

Special Considerations – Maximum of One Point

• Are there any extenuating considerations that are not addressed by the criteria above?

All nominators and nominees will receive acknowledgment of receipt by mail and email, and will be notified of whether their applications were successful.

The recipient will be asked to keep the status of their nomination confidential until the official announcement of recipients by Calgary Arts Development and will also be asked to accommodate the filming of a recipient video.

The deadline for uploading completed nomination packages is 4:30pm MT on May 12, 2023. Complete applications must be submitted online through the form below on or before the deadline. Incomplete or late nominations will not be accepted or considered. 

If you have nominated someone and did not receive acknowledgement of receipt or notification, please contact awards@calgaryartsdevelopment.com.

Before submitting your nomination package, ensure that you have prepared:

• One (1) copy of the nominee’s resume or curriculum vitae (CV).
• One (1) copy of the nomination form, signed by both the nominee and nominator.
• One (1) copy of a letter of nomination (1,000 words or less) signed by the nominator.
• One (1) copy of a 30-word synopsis of why the nominee has been nominated.
• Up to five (5) examples demonstrating the work of the nominee and their suitability for this award. As few as one example is acceptable.