Mayor’s Luncheon for Business and the Arts

from AAC Annual Report 2018

Arts Events

MAYOR’S LUNCHEON FOR BUSINESS AND THE ARTS – SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

A strong and supportive relationship between the civic government, business community, and the arts community are critical to the health of a city. More than 200 community members and arts supporters demonstrated this relationship when they joined us for the 13 th Mayor’s Luncheon for Business and the Arts at the Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge. Event attendees enjoyed a beautiful meal provided by Prime Catering and were treated to a 60 th Anniversary Chocolate lollipop.

An important element of this annual event is the recognition of individuals, organizations and businesses that continue to make the Lethbridge arts community strong and vibrant. We honour those that that have been committed to the growth of the arts for decades as well as recognizing new emerging leaders in our community through the presentation of annual awards.

The Allied Arts Council Excellence Awards (AACE) are presented in recognition of philanthropic support of the artists and arts organizations of Lethbridge.

AACE Award for an Individual(s): 2018 recipient Sandy and Bob Brunelle.

AACE Award for a Business: 2018 recipient was The Owl Acoustic Lounge.

AACE Award for a Service Organization: 2018 recipient Lethbridge Public Library.

The Joan Waterfield Memorial Award: awarded to an artist or arts administrator who is recognized by their peers for their work in building the arts community. 2018 recipient Kate Connolly.

The AAC Young Artist Award: awarded to a young artist in the Lethbridge region who is pursuing their artistic practice while contributing to the community. 2018 recipient Angeline Simon.

The Mayor’s Luncheon for Business and the Arts would not be successful without the support of our many generous sponsors including: Val Matteotti Ranches Ltd., ATB Financial, FWBA Architects, Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge, North & Company LLP, Royal LePage Commercial - Brent Oleksy, KPMG, Galko Homes, Melcor Developments, Stantec, songer architecture inc., Westwinds Management Solutions – Shilpa Stocker, The Art of Strategy, D.A. Building Systems Ltd., Sterling Mutuals Downtown. Angeline Simon, Mayor Chris Spearman