- + ABOUT CONTACT EAST
- History
- Awards & Nominations
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Initiated in 1998, Contact East sponsored a series of awards to recognize excellence and achievement in the field of live performance touring and presentation. The Contact East Awards of Excellence celebrate the growth of the industry and recognize the accomplishments of presenters and performers who comprise the touring sector in Atlantic Canada.
Beginning in 2015, Contact East streamlined its awards into one honour, the Atlantic Presenters Association Achievement Award.
The Atlantic Presenters Association Achievement Award is presented annually to a deserving individual who has made a significant contribution to the performing arts touring sector in Atlantic Canada, thereby furthering the objectives of the Association. The recipient is selected by the APA Board of Directors.
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Pam Leader, The Savoy Theatre, Glace Bay, NS |
| 2018 |
Tim Yerxa, The Fredericton Playhouse, Fredericton, NB |
| 2017 |
Steve Butler, Paquin Artist Agency, Toronto, ON |
| 2016 |
Heather McGean, Dalhousie Arts Centre, Halifax, NS |
| 2015 |
Erick Bickerdike, Chester Playhouse, Chester, NS |
(formerly the Performing Arts Touring Award of Excellence)
To recognize the commitment and contribution of an individual to touring performance presentation in Atlantic Canada, such as long term involvement, commitment to excellence, or contribution to community life and/or to touring sector growth.
| 2014 |
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Celtic Colours International Festival, Cape Breton, NS |
| 2013 |
Peter Brzezicki, Riverview Arts Centre, Riverview, NB |
| 2012 |
Sue Urquhart, Charlottetown, PE |
| 2011 |
Debut Atlantic, Halifax, NS |
| 2010 |
Dick Stoker, Desmond Maillet, Marcel McKeough, and Harry Holman |
| 2009 |
Peter D. Smith, Imperial Theatre, Saint John, NB |
| 2007 |
Michael Steinitz, Antigonish Performing Arts Series, Antigonish, NS |
| 2005 |
Rindy Austin, Council of the Arts, Fredericton, NB |
| 2003 |
John C Perlin, CM, CVO, St.John’s, NL |
| 2001 |
Pamela Kinsman, Atlantic Presenters Association, Windsor, NS |
| 1998 |
Mary Ryan, Performing Arts Sponsors of Nova Scotia, Halifax, NS
Betty Tompkins, New Brunswick Arts Council, Saint John, NB |
To recognize excellence and achievement by an individual or organization in a volunteer capacity to present touring performances, such as long term involvement, commitment to excellence in programming, or contribution to community life. This award was no longer presented after 2014.
| 2014 |
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Mount Allison Performing Arts Series, Sackville, NB |
| 2013 |
Deep Roots Music Cooperative, Wolfville, NS |
| 2012 |
Errin Williams Spidle, Harmony Bazaar Festival of Women and Song, Lockport, NS |
| 2011 |
Les Productions Le Moulin, Saulnierville, NS |
| 2010 |
Fred Chipman, Acadia Performing Arts Series, Wolfville, NS |
| 2009 |
Russell Easy, Lunenburg Folk Harbour Society, Lunenburg, NS |
| 2007 |
Carleton-Victoria Arts Council, Perth-Andover, NB |
| 2005 |
Barbara Butler, St. Cecilia’s Concert Series, Halifax, NS |
| 2003 |
Hampton Concert Group, Hampton, NB |
| 2001 |
Michael Steinitz, Antigonish Performing Arts Series, Antigonish, NS |
| 1998 |
Rindy Austin, Council of the Arts - Fredericton, NB |
To recognize excellence and achievement by an individual or organization in a professional capacity to present touring performances, such as long term commitment, commitment to excellence in programming and professionalism, or contribution to community life and/or to the touring sector in Atlantic Canada. This award was no longer presented after 2014.
| 2014 |
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TD Halifax Jazz Festival, Halifax, NS |
| 2013 |
Harvest Jazz And Blues Festival, Fredericton, NB |
| 2012 |
David O'Leary, Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville, NS |
| 2011 |
The Stan Rogers Folk Festival, Canso, NS |
| 2010 |
Live Art Dance Productions, Halifax, NS |
| 2009 |
Robin Anne Ettles, Capitol Theatre, Moncton, NB |
| 2007 |
Astor Theatre, Liverpool, NS |
| 2005 |
Confederation Centre of the Arts, Charlottetown, PEI |
| 2003 |
John Patches, Maine Center of the Arts, Orono, Maine, USA |
| 2001 |
Capitol Theatre, Moncton, NB |
| 1998 |
Richard Stoker, Arts and Culture Centres, NL |
To recognize performers whose professionalism and cooperative spirit enhance their relationship with presenters, such as cooperation in performance promotion, technical facilitation, contract fulfillment, or service above and beyond contractual agreements, either presented or self-presented. This award was no longer presented after 2014.
| 2014 |
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Jeremy Webb / Off the Leash Creative, NS |
| 2013 |
Bboyizm, ON |
| 2012 |
Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada, NB |
| 2011 |
Kevin Fox, ON |
| 2010 |
Julia McKay, Jake’s Gift, BC |
| 2009 |
Chuck and Albert, PE |
| 2007 |
Chris Coldpaugh and the Cosmic Crew, NB |
| 2005 |
Hot Toddy / Isaac & Blewitt, NB |
| 2003 |
Motus O Dance Theatre, Stouffville, ON |
| 2001 |
Duo Concertante, St. John’s, NL |
| 1998 |
The Quigley Ensemble, NB |
To recognize exceptional achievement by business organizations that work in partnership with presenters to develop and maintain audiences, promote block booking activity, conceive innovative touring projects, and otherwise go above and beyond the basic booking of engagements. This award was no longer presented after 2011.
| 2011 |
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Agence Station Bleue, Montreal, PQ |
| 2010 |
Prologue to the Performing Arts, Toronto, ON |
| 2009 |
Mermaid Theatre, Windsor, NS |
To recognize the philanthropic commitment and contribution of an individual, or organization, to the presentation of the live performing arts in Atlantic Canada, such as long term involvement, or contribution to community life and/or to touring sector growth. This award was no longer presented after 2014.
| 2011 |
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Delta Hotels |
| 2010 |
Ron Outerbridge/Coast Tire, NS |
| 2009 |
Doug & Debbie Hall, PE |
| 2007 |
Winston Pearce, Moncton, NB |
| 2007 |
Winston Pearce, Moncton, NB |
| 2005 |
Moosehead Brewery, Saint John, NB |
| 2003 |
RBC Royal Bank |
To recognize innovative and successful initiatives to increase audiences for touring performances, such as cooperative or joint promotional ventures, series innovation, or creative sponsorships. This award was no longer presented after 2007.
| 2007 |
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Mocean Dance, Halifax, NS |
| 2005 |
The Playhouse, Fredericton, NB |
| 2003 |
Artistic Fraud of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL |
| 2001 |
Keltic Lodge’s Theatre on the Cliff, Cape Breton, NS |
| 1998 |
Paula Davis, Port Hawkesbury Recreation Department, NS |
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