ArtsNL released the finalists for the 40th annual Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Awards last week, highlighting standout contributors across the province’s arts community.

This year’s nominees include major arts supporters, emerging talent, longtime arts educators; and celebrated performers.

Also nominated are the Ennis Sisters, Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra, Business and Arts NL and VOCM’s Program Director Greg Smith.

Winners will be announced December 9 at Government House.

Finalists

Patron of the Arts Award – Recognizes a person, business, or organization that has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the arts in Newfoundland and Labrador through innovative, community, or sustained support of artistic activity. The finalists are:

• Business and Arts NL
• Perfect Day
• Greg Smith

Emerging Artist Award – Recognizes new and undisputed talent. It is awarded to an emerging artist, group, or arts organization that has earned significant recognition for their professional artistic practice. The finalists are:

• Melissa Francis
• Matt Perrier
• Brianna Russell

Arts in Education Award – Recognizes an artist who has made an outstanding contribution to arts in education in Newfoundland and Labrador over a number of years. The finalists are:

• Sherry Crowley
• Meghan Herder
• Jamie Miller

Hall of Honour Award – Recognizes a person, group, or organization that has made a distinguished lifetime contribution to the cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. The finalists are:

• Tim Borlase
• The Ennis Sisters
• Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra

Artist Achievement Award – Given annually to a practicing artist who has made an outstanding contribution to the cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador over a number of years. The finalists are:

• Gary Collins
• Toby Rabinowitz
• Nelson White

Artist of the Year Award – Recognizes the art or activity of a person, group, or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2024. The finalists are:

• April Allen
• Sharon King-Campbell
• Melissa Tremblett