2011 Winners
The Canterbury Award - sponsored by the Abode Canterbury
Winner: The New Marlowe Theatre Development Trust
What the judges said
“This award recognises and applauds their commitment to culture and its role in regeneration, their passion, belief in the Marlowe Theatre and the impact of their achievement on the city’s future.”
Cultural Pioneer - sponsored by Whitefriars Canterbury
Winner: John Prebble and The Canterbury Laureate Squad
What the judges said
“Their presence at festivals and events across the district produced new work that re-told Canterbury’s tale, and its legacy proves that art can be the highest quality and totally accessible at the same time.”
Community Award - sponsored by Canterbury City Council
Winner: People United- We All Do Good Things
What the judges said
“People United is rapidly gaining a national and international reputation for: radical thinking, ground-breaking academic research and innovative, visionary projects that really do make a difference to the communities they work with.”
Award for Excellence - sponsored by Canterbury Festival
Winner: Antony Gormley for Transport commissioned by Canterbury Cathedral
What the judges said
“Anthony Gormley’s striking sculpture brought together Canterbury’s history with his unique brand of contemporary art to create a stunning, powerful and thought-provoking site-specific work in the heart of our most iconic building.”
Commercial Collaboration - sponsored by Canterbury for Business
Winner: Canterbury Festival and Canterbury Christ Church University
What the judges said
“This is a true partnership that has developed and strengthened over several years, resulting in very real, very visible benefits for both organisations.”
One to Watch - sponsored by Lenleys
Winner: Dan Richards and Animate and Create
What the judges said
“Dan Richards is a remarkable individual who combines creativity and the highest standard of artistic practice with focus, drive and a rare commercial acumen that is already attracting a national reputation. ”
Experience Award - sponsored by Canterbury Christ Church University
Winner: Lounge on the Farm
What the judges said
“Lounge on the Farm fills a very particular niche, but at the same time offers a diverse range of experiences to create an accessible and exciting event that has ‘cool’ reputation, and a big national profile.”
Destination Canterbury Award - sponsored by Chives the Caterers
Winner: Whitstable Biennale
What the judges said
“The extraordinary level of positive national media coverage generated in 2010 ensured that the Biennale – and Whitstable itself – claimed an even stronger place on the national and international cultural map.”
Cultural Landscape Award - sponsored by Clague
Winner: Charles Lambie and the Westgate Towers
What the judges said
“Charles Lambie has taken on and re-invigorated one of the city’s most famous landmarks, creating a stunning new experience for the public to enjoy and to learn about a previously little known, but very important, part of the city’s rich heritage.”
East Kent People's Award - sponsored by the Kentish Gazette
Winner: Herne Bay Festival
Decided by a public vote