The 2013 Okanagan Arts Awards Ceremonies held on Saturday, March 2, was one of the Okanagan’s finest events.
In all, 45 nominees, their guests and local art supporters were treated to an elegant evening.
Each of the Okanagan Arts Award winners was present with an exquisitely designed glass award created by Lake Country glass artist Bruce Taiji.
2013 Okanagan Arts Award Winners
Media Arts Award: David Mcilvride
Music Award: Craig Thomson
Literary Arts Award: Sterling Haynes
Dance Award: Vicki View
Visual Arts Award: Crystal Przybille
Design Award: Trevor Butler
Theatre Award: Matt Brown
Castanet 2013 – Supporter of the Arts Award: Robert MacDonald
Arts Educator Award: Michelle Loughery
Central Okanagan Foundation Arts Association Award: Creator’s Art Centre
Lifetime Achievement Award: Robert Dow Reid.
Guests were treated to Summerhill Pyramid Winery’s Sparkling Wine paired with delicious appetizers created by chef Michael Lyon, which included a most delectable lobster cappuccino.