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Call for 2016/17 Cultural Affairs Awards Nominations Closes 25 November 2016

14 November 2016

The call for 2016/17 Cultural Affairs Awards nominations is now open, with a closing date of 25 November 2016.

The Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais encourages all to nominate individuals or groups who contribute to cultural inclusivity in the Western Cape.

Minister Marais said, “At a time when we are faced with a climate of protests, cultural differences and negative news, the celebration of cultural achievements should become a supporting tool for mutual understanding and respect. It is for this reason that we are excited about the 2016/17 theme, Embrace Cultural Inclusivity. The awards provide an opportunity to proudly showcase the diversity of the cultural landscapes of the Western Cape. Our culture defines our identity, even though it has different meanings to different people; it is a significant part of our heritage which has been passed down through many generations. The Western Cape would not be the same without our unique culture and that is why we celebrate it by recognising those who keep it alive”.

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport encourages everyone to continue to build on freedom and democracy by celebrating each other’s success in the Western Cape arts, culture, language, heritage, museums, archives, geographical names and libraries sectors. Nominees should have a talent for bridging diversity and nurturing tolerance, so that we understand and respect our differences and embrace cultural inclusivity. 

Nominees can be awarded in the following categories:

Arts and Culture

1. Best Contribution to Visual Arts, including Public Arts.

2. Best Contribution to Performing Arts

4. Best Contribution to Literary Arts (including poetry, prose and play-writing).

5. Best Contribution to Crafts and/ or Design.

7. Best Contribution to the Promotion of Cultural Activities.

8. Best Contribution by Person with Disabilities to the Arts

Language

1. Neville Alexander Award for the Promotion of Multilingualism.

2. Best Project to Promote South African Sign Language or the Marginalised Indigenous Languages of the Western Cape.

3. Best Contribution to Language Development.

Heritage

1. Best Heritage Project.

2. Best Heritage Impact Assessment or Heritage Report.

3. Most Active and Objective Conservation Body, Volunteer or Municipality.

Geographical Names

Best Contribution to the Standardisation and/ or Public Awareness of Geographical Names.

Museums

1. Best Museum in the Western Cape.

2. Most Ground-breaking New Museum Project.

3. Best Museum Volunteer.

4. Best Contribution to the Preservation of Local Heritage

Libraries

1. Best Public Library: Children’s Services.

2. Best Public Library: Youth Services.

3. Best Small Public Library (1–3 staff members).

4. Best Medium-sized Public Library (4–8 staff members).

5. Best Large Public Library (9+ staff members).

Archives

1. Archives Advocacy Award

2. Most Influential Person in Records Management.

3. Emerging Leader in Archives and Records Management.

4. Best Contributor to Archival Heritage.

And then of course the Ministerial Special Awards:

1. Outstanding Achievement of Women in Arts and Culture, Language, Heritage, Geographical Names, Museums, Libraries or Archives.

2. Outstanding Achievement of Youth in Arts and Culture, Language, Heritage, Geographical Names, Museums, Libraries or Archives.

3. Lifetime Achievement in Arts and Culture, Language, Heritage, Geographical Names, Museums, Libraries or Archives.

4. National and International Contribution in Arts and Culture, Language, Heritage, Geographical Names, Museums, Libraries or Archives.

Nomination forms can be found on https://www.westerncape.gov.za/cas

Media Enquiries: 

Stacy McLean
Spokesperson for Minister Anroux Marais
Email: Stacy.McLean@westerncape.gov.za
Tel: 021 483 4426
Cell: 083 504 1171