Surrey Civic Treasures Award 2013

The Surrey Civic Treasures award recognizes and celebrates Surrey’s highest achievers in the cultural sector, demonstrating that Surrey values arts and heritage, and those people who achieve success in these fields.

Nominee criteria

Nominees should meet the following criteria:

  • Be a Surrey resident, have been born in Surrey, or have a strong connection to the City of Surrey.
  • Demonstrate excellence and contribute significantly to the appreciation and development of culture in Surrey.
  • Reflect the unique character and history of the city.
  • Represent a significant achievement in arts, heritage, cultural industries, cultural tourism, multiculturalism or related advocacy and philanthropy in Surrey.

Submit a nomination and you could win

The names of everyone that submits an eligible nomination will be entered into a random draw for a chance to win a $200 gift certificate to the Surrey Arts Centre. See complete contest rules. (PDF. New window.).

How to submit a nomination

  • Provide a written submission of approximately 300 words to describe the nominee, and outline their accomplishments and contributions to the development and promotion of arts, heritage, cultural industries, cultural tourism, multiculturalism or related advocacy and philanthropy in Surrey.
  • Provide references to other individuals who may be able to add further support to this nomination.
  • Provide the name, address and contact information for the nominee, and include your name and contact information.

Nominations must be submitted by: Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Submitting the nomination materials

Online:
Complete and submit the online nomination form.

By email to:
arts@surrey.ca
Subject line: 2013 Surrey Civic Treasures Award

By mail to:
Surrey Arts Centre, 13750 – 88 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 3L1
Attention: 2013 Surrey Civic Treasures Award

Contact Jewel Jessen at 604-501-5186 for further information.

History of Surrey Civic Treasures Award

City of Surrey was designated a Cultural Capital of Canada for 2008. One of eight (8) projects identified by the City as part of its Cultural Capital celebrations was the Civic Treasures Award Program.

The purpose of the Civic Treasure Awards Program is to:

  • Honour and celebrate individuals who contribute in a significant manner to the cultural sector of Surrey;
  • Enhance the profile of the City of Surrey by demonstrating its commitment to advancing cultural development;
  • Generate greater awareness, interest and support for the arts and heritage;
  • Demonstrate that Surrey values arts and heritage and those people who dedicate their lives to this area;
  • Profile Surrey as a creative cultural centre and encourage tourism; and
  • Promote cross cultural sharing and build awareness, understanding and community pride.

A local artist, Joseph Chiang, designed a Civic Treasures Award medallion and manufactured fifty (50) of them in 2008. Twelve individuals were each awarded a medallion in 2008 to celebrate their selection as a Civic Treasure.

One award was presented to Barbara Gould in 2009, the three recipients in 2010 were Chris Thornley, Allan Cleaver, and Dave Proznik. In 2011 we welcomed Bonnie Burnside, Ed Milaney and George Zuckerman and in 2012 June Laitar, Ed Griffin and Gladys Andreas.

The 2013 Award recipient(s) as selected by Council will also receive a medallion.

A community Advisory Committee is instrumental in the selection process for the Civic Treasures Award Program.