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Presentation by R.Q. Williams, Director of Culture concerning the recipients of the 2013 Barrie Arts Awards.
R.Q. Williams, Director of Culture announced that the 2013 Barrie Arts Awards were held on November 26, 2013 at the Southshore Community Centre. On behalf of the City of Barrie, R.Q. Williams expressed his appreciation to the sponsors of the awards and awards ceremony event. He detailed the selection process and thanked the jurors for their participation.
R.Q. Williams provided a brief overview of the each of the 2013 Barrie Arts Award recipients, as follows:
· Excellence in the Arts - Joy Thompson
· Emerging Artist - Alex Dault
· Most Promising Youth - Brina Romanek
· Business Award - Chad Ballantyne of Rhubarb Media
· Contribution to the Community - Errol Lee
E. Lee accompanied by his son, two youth and the other 2013 Barrie Arts Awards recipients performed We can.
Mayor Lehman noted that the feedback with respect to the Barrie Arts Awards ceremony was amazing. He observed that the depth of talent showcased at the ceremony and at Council for the presentation, was incredible. Mayor Lehman expressed his appreciation to the awards recipients for their contributions to the community.