Sam Carter Award for Applied Art + Design (2027 Nominations)

The Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design, administered by the BC Achievement Foundation, celebrates functional art and design across British Columbia. Nominations are open for the 2027 award cycle, with a deadline of 15 February 2027. Eligible nominees must practice in applied art or design (e.g., ceramics, fashion, furniture, glass, industrial design, jewellery, public art) and have been BC residents for at least three years. Both emerging and established artists may be nominated, and self‑nominations are accepted. The award provides a cash prize of $5,000 (CAD), a professionally produced recognition film, a medallion, lapel pin, framed certificate, and inclusion in a combined art exhibition (November 2026) and presentation ceremony. No application fee is required. Nominators must complete an online form, supplying nominee details, a statement, CV, images, and optional supporting materials. The award is recurring annually, with the next round opening after the current deadline.

Cash prize, recognition film, medallion, lapel pin, framed certificate, exhibition inclusion, award seal usage

Nominee must work in applied art + design, be a BC resident for at least 3 years, not be a board or jury member, not a past award recipient; open to emerging and established artists; self‑nomination allowed; teams of up to three artists permitted.