The MARTYS - 2025 Festival of the Year & Community Arts Group/Collective of the Year Award Nominations

The MARTYS - 2025 Festival of the Year & Community Arts Group/Collective of the Year Award Nominations

The Mississauga Arts Awards (The MARTYS) are the Mississauga Arts Council (MAC)’s annual celebration recognizing outstanding individual and organizational contributions to the arts and cultural activity in Mississauga. Each year we acknowledge honourees whose work helps transform and advance artistic communities through Artistic Excellence and Community Arts Awards.
Please review the MARTY Award Nominations Guidelines before submitting your application: macarts.ca/martys

This form is designated for nominations for the Festival of the Year and Community Arts Group/Collective of the Year Awards.

The nomination forms for the Artistic Excellence Awards and Community Arts Awards and can be found at: macarts.ca/martys

Deadline for submissions: Monday, April 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM. NO LATE OR INCOMPLETE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Festival or Community Arts Group/Collective Information

This page will collect contact information about the MARTY Award Nominee
Please select the award you are submitting a nomination to.*
Festival of the Year or Community Arts Group/Collective of the Year
Festival or Community Arts Group/Collective Name*
Please use this space to provide the name of the festival or community arts group/collective nominated. THIS NAME WILL BE USED BY MAC IN OUR COMMUNICATIONS SHOULD THE NOMINEE BE CHOSEN AS A FINALIST.
Point of Contact Person's Name*

First NameLast Name
Point of Contact Email*
example@example.com
Point of Contact Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Point of Contact Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Is the Nominee a Member of MAC?*

YesNoUnsure

Nominator Information

This page will collect the information from the nominator* who is endorsing the festival or community arts group/collective nomination. *A nominator is an individual who can vouch for the quality and impact of the festival or community arts group/collective selected.
Name of Nominator*

First NameLast Name
Nominator's Email*
example@example.com
Nominator's Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.

Festival or Community Arts Group/Collective Support Materials

This page will collect the festival or community arts group/collective information and support materials to support the nomination.
Nomination Statement*

Please upload a one-page nomination statement describing the impact of the festival or community arts group/collective, how it met its goals, and why it is deserving of winning this award.
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Mandate/Mission Statement*

Please provide a brief Mandate/Missions Statement to be used for promotional purposes.0/50
Quantitative Results*

Please provide a brief explanation of quantitative results achieved from the Festival or Community Arts Group/Collective (for Community Arts Group/Collective this would be over the past 2 years) including items such as the number of attendees, events, performances, and testimonials if applicable. 0/150
Feature Image*

Please upload a high-resolution feature image for the festival or community arts group/collective (this will be used for promotional purposes if the nominee is selected as a finalist for the 2023 MARTY Awards).
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Logo*

Please upload a high-resolution logo (this will be used for promotional purposes if the nominee is selected as a finalist for the 2023 MARTY Awards).
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Website and Social Media Links (if you don't have a link, add N/A):
Work samples should demonstrate the quality and impact of the festival or community arts group/collective. Please submit a minimum of 3 and maximum of 5 work samples total. You may submit links to examples online, upload documents, or submit a combination of both. They jury will not review additional work samples.

Inaccessible documents will not be considered by the jury. If you are submitting links to items in a google drive/dropbox etc., please ensure that permissions are set so that the works are visible. If a video or document is password protected, please include the password when you submit your links.
Upload Work Samples

Please use this space to upload work samples that highlight quality and impact of the festival or community arts group/collective.
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Please use this space for links to work samples that highlight the quality and impact of the festival or community arts group/collective. (if you don't have a link, add N/A)*

Review and Submit your MARTY Nomination

Please take a moment to review your MARTY Nomination before submitting to ensure you have provided all the required information.
I have read the MARTY Nomination Guidelines and understand that if selected to be a finalist I will need to be a member of MAC in good standing to be eligible for a MARTY Award.*

Yes
I certify that the information provided in this form is complete, true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I certify that I have the rights to use the materials provided and give permission to Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) to use the information and documents submitted for the purpose of MARTY juries and MARTY Award promotion.*

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The MARTYS - 2025 Festival of the Year & Community Arts Group/Collective of the Year Award Nominations

Festival or Community Arts Group/Collective Information

Nominator Information

Festival or Community Arts Group/Collective Support Materials

Review and Submit your MARTY Nomination