National Arts and Culture Awards (est 1990)

The National Arts and Culture Awards recognise those who have made a significant contribution to arts and culture; achieved a high quality body of creative work; or who have supported the work of the Cayman National Cultural Foundation.

The CNCF Heritage Cross Medal is awarded to individuals and groups who have a consistent and active, quality engagement in the preservation and/or celebration of Caymanian cultural heritage.  The award has three levels: GOLD for a lifetime of high quality engagement in the preservation and celebration of Caymanian culture (minimum of 20 years); SILVER (minimum of 10 years) and BRONZE (minimum of 5 years). Awards can also be made post-humously.

The CNCF Star for Creativity in the Arts Medal is awarded for artistic endeavour, achievement and excellence in the arts.  Arts organisations in the Cayman Islands are invited to make nominations for this award. Like the Heritage Cross, the Star for Creativity also has three levels reflecting the span of the artist’s work and/or its overall impact.

For work that covers a shorter period or to recognise a single effort that contributes measurably to the preservation and /or celebration of Caymanian art and culture, the Creativity in the Arts Certificate is awarded.

NOMINATION FAQs

How should nominations be submitted? The nominations must be submitted using the prescribed Nominations Form found on this page. Email the completed Nomination Form and the supporting documentation to: The Awards Committee, c/o ndurrant@artscayman.orq (949-5477) OR hand deliver to the CNCF Office, 2nd Floor, Studio Theatre, 17 Harquail Drive, Grand Cayman.

Who decides the winners of the awards? The CNCF Grants and Awards Committee decides the award recipients. We encourage nominators, nominees, and the public to view the Selection Criteria and Process Document to better understand how awardees are chosen.

When and where will the next ceremony be held and is it open to the public? The 29th annual National Arts & Culture Awards will be held on Thursday, 16 February 2023 at the Harquail Theatre, and is open to the public.