2013 Shortlist

For organisations across East Kent:

Award for Excellence – sponsored by the University of Kent

For a cultural practitioner or collaborative group of practitioners working in East Kent that has created a new work of high quality within the last twelve months.

East Kent People’s Award – sponsored by First Exchange

For a cultural organisation in East Kent which demonstrates engagement with its local community, popularity across the region and continuing efforts in developing existing and new audiences.

For organisations in the Canterbury District:

One to Watch Award – sponsored by Lenleys

For an early career cultural organisation, group or individual with a promising track record to date and the clear potential to develop a long lasting career.

Community Award – sponsored by the Kentish Gazette

For an organisation, group or individual whose cultural activity has made a positive impact to a community within the District.

Eximo –Bringing Dance to Canterbury Barracks Canterbury City Council – Our Canterbury Tales Music for Change – Mini Music Makers and Little Music Makers


Cultural Landscape Award – sponsored by Canterbury for Culture

For a cultural organisation, group or individual making a significant positive impact to the District’s environment, architecture or public space.

The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge St Gregory’s Centre for Music, Canterbury Christ Church University Colyer-Fergusson Building, University of Kent


Destination Canterbury Award – sponsored by Abode, Canterbury

For an organisation, group or individual who has done most in the last twelve months to raise the profile of the District’s cultural offering regionally, nationally and internationally.

Anifest 2012 The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge Chatback Comedy Club


Cultural Pioneer Award – sponsored by Canterbury Christ Church University

For an organisation, group or individual who has successfully led on or delivered an innovative, transformative or ground-breaking project within the District.

Commercial Collaboration Award – sponsored by Barretts of Canterbury

For a demonstrably mutually beneficial and productive partnership between a cultural organisation and a business.

Cognitive Media & University of Kent at Canterbury for ‘a glimpse of teenage life in ancient Rome’
Wise Words Festival & Canterbury City Partnership
Beautiful Music & Whitefriars for Summer Sounds

Experience Award – sponsored by the University for the Creative Arts

For the cultural venue or space in the District providing the best customer experience for their visitors and audiences.

David Lilford Gallery Folk in the Barn Artisan Makers’ market


Canterbury Award – sponsored by Canterbury College

This is awarded by the board of Canterbury for Culture to recognise the special cultural achievement of an individual or organisation connected with the District.