Recognition & Prizes

Awards Structure

Celebrating excellence across all divisions and categories.

Senior & Junior Divisions

Division Awards

Outstanding works from Senior and Junior Division participants are recognized across multiple tiers, with each division awarding its own prizes.

Grand Prize

1 per division CAD $1,000
  • Scholarship to Toronto Secondary School of Art (up to CAD $5,000 tuition credit)
  • University Recommendation Letter (OCAD / Emily Carr / VFS faculty)
  • 2-hour One-on-One Portfolio Mentorship
  • Publication in the Official Commemorative Artbook
  • Exhibition Opportunities in Canada and university campuses
  • Complimentary professional workshop participation
  • Local Artist Collaboration Project
  • International media exposure across official platforms

Gold Award

1 per division CAD $600
  • Scholarship (up to CAD $3,000)
  • One-on-One Mentorship Session
  • Artbook Publication
  • Canadian Exhibition Opportunities
  • Professional Workshop Participation
  • Art Material Package

Silver Award

1 per division CAD $400
  • Scholarship (up to CAD $2,000)
  • Group Mentorship Session
  • Artbook Publication
  • Canadian Exhibition Opportunities
  • Workshop Participation
  • Art Material Package

Special Category Awards

3–4 per division. Categories may include:

Creative Excellence Visual Narrative Material Innovation Portfolio Potential

Recipients receive cash recognition, certificates, and exhibition opportunities in the virtual gallery.

Finalist Award

Top 50

  • Official Finalist Certificate
  • Inclusion in the Virtual Gallery

Young Creators Division

Youth Awards

A dedicated recognition track for our youngest creative talents, ages 6–12.

1 recipient

Grand Prize

CAD $300
  • Complimentary Youth Art Summer Camp (1–2 weeks)
  • Certificate
  • Artbook Publication
  • Virtual Gallery & Canadian Exhibition
  • Youth Art Experience Program
1 recipient

Gold Award

CAD $200
  • Youth Art Program Scholarship
  • Certificate
  • Artbook Publication
  • Virtual Gallery Exhibition
1 recipient

Silver Award

CAD $100
  • Youth Art Experience Program
  • Certificate
  • Virtual Gallery Inclusion

Participation Recognition

  • Certificate of Participation
  • Virtual Gallery Inclusion
  • Official Competition Souvenir

Additional Recognition & Development Opportunities

All award recipients benefit from multilingual promotion across official platforms and partner media networks.