Get your nominations in and get ready to celebrate the vibrant artistic landscape of our Region!
The 2025/2026 Arts Awards with take place at the stunning IV Loft at Four Fathers Brewing in Cambridge on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
We are thrilled to welcome artists, nominees, supporters and more from across the Waterloo Region to celebrate and connect with our nominees, celebrate our winners, and foster the diverse and abundant Arts community in our Region.
This year, we’re opening nominations to the public to expand the reach, equity, and number of artists and arts supporters, and arts contributors who have the opportunity to be recognized and celebrated. By welcoming nominations from across our community, we hope to shine a light on more of the people whose creativity and contributions make Waterloo Region’s arts community thrive.
If you or someone you know feels drawn to explore the nomination process, please follow the link below to read about the categories and nomination requirements!
We look forward to coming together to celebrate all the remarkable work that’s been going on in our community and can’t wait to welcome you to the 2025/2026 Awards Ceremony!
Our Sponsors
We are especially appreciative of the organizations that have contributed to Arts Awards Waterloo Region this year. Our sponsors for this year’s Awards Ceremony are: The City of Kitchener, The City of Waterloo, Gowling WLG, The IV Loft and Four Fathers Brewing.
If you would like to sponsor the Arts Awards this year please contact us at artsawardswr@gmail.com
