WAC Arts Awards for 2010

On the Rise

Winner: Mélanie Rocan
Nominator: Winnipeg Art Gallery

About Mélanie Rocan

Mélanie Rocan has garnered significant national attention for her painting practice, which brings a personal perspective to difficult issues while exploring relationships between the physical and the spiritual.

 

Making a Mark

Winner: Yuri Klaz
Nominator: First Mennonite Church Choir, Shaarey Zedek Synagogue, Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir and Winnipeg Singers

About Yuri Klaz

Yuri Klaz is the conductor of the Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir, Winnipeg Singers, Shaarey Zedek Synagogue and First Mennonite Church Choir. He has made a major contribution to these organizations, the Winnipeg choral community and Canadian choral music.

 

Making a Difference

Winner: Ava Kobrinsky and Mitch Podolak
Nominator: Vivian Gosselin, Ali Hancharyk, Josey Krahn and Tim Osmond

About Ava Kobrinsky and Mitch Podolak

This extraordinary couple’s contribution to the arts in Winnipeg started in 1974 with the creation of the Winnipeg Centennial Folk Festival—and that was only the beginning!

 

Arts Champion

Winner: The Winnipeg Foundation
Nominator: Winnipeg Folk Festival

About The Winnipeg Foundation

The Winnipeg Foundation has been a true champion in our community, providing more than $200 million for hundreds of projects, helping organizations build sustainable endowment funds, and inspiring philanthropy and volunteerism in our community.

 

2010 WAC Arts Awards Jury Members

• Sharon Alward, Carman Johnston, Rita Menzies, Laird Rankin, John K. Samson