The Goal
Created in 2002 by the Rozsa Foundation to honour the philanthropic efforts of Drs. Ted and Lola Rozsa, this significant award is the only one of its kind in Canada. The Rozsa Award for Excellence in Arts Management celebrates the outstanding achievement of an individual working in the complex profession of arts management, and, at the same time, provides professional development opportunities and  organizational benefits to further refine business practises.

Why Annual Awards in Arts Management?
The partners in the awards program believe that the arts are an integral and necessary component of a healthy community. All arts organizations must be effectively managed to achieve and maintain financial sustainability so they can serve their community well. When outstanding arts managers of today are recognized, the field becomes more attractive for future leaders, and a standard of excellence is established.

2008 Two New Awards

·         Rozsa Human Resources Award will be chosen for audience and/or professional artist development through education in the context of annual performance or exhibition.

·         Rozsa Innovation Award will be chosen for extraordinary innovation in meeting or exceeding one of the seven criteria.

The Nominee for the Rozsa Award for Excellence in Arts Management must exceed all seven criteria: the Nominee for either the HR or Innovation Awards must meet all of the seven criteria, but only excel in one of them.

Award Eligibility

Seven Criteria of the Awards

Nomination Process

note: the nomination form is only available during the nomination period, March - May.

Value of the Award
The value of the three Awards is $110,000.

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