Siminovitch
Prize

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The Siminovitch Prize is Canada's most valuable theatre award.

The Siminovitch Prize is a celebration of Canadian theatre, honouring excellence and innovation since 2001. Awarded annually to exceptional theatre artists, the Siminovitch Prize encourages artists financially and with national recognition. It helps artists deepen their practice and facilitates their ongoing contributions to theatre in Canada. The Siminovitch Prize is an investment in the future of the art form.

One Grand Prize Winner

This life-changing $100,000 prize is awarded annually to a mid-career professional artist, or group/ensemble, whose groundbreaking work significantly contributes to advancing the art form.

Each year, the winner of the Siminovitch Prize selects a Protégé to receive $25,000 and a minimum of one year of coaching and counsel.

Know someone who you think should be nominated? Learn about the Nomination Process.

Three Finalists

In addition to the grand prize winner, three finalists are recognized annually with:

$10,000
national profile
a documentary about their work
an opportunity to provide $5,000 to an emerging artist of their choosing
access to the Siminovitch network connecting them with fellow artists and profile for years to come

Recognizing Remarkable Talent

The Siminovitch Prize has transformed the lives of 23 mid-career artists, 28 emerging artists, and 54 finalists.

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Uplifting Groundbreaking Artists

Public recognition and financial resources allow artists to continue to evolve Canadian theatre in new and exciting ways.

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