Craft Awards

The Alberta Craft Awards are awarded biannually and designed to acknowledge individuals and groups who make significant contributions to Alberta’s Craft culture.

Early Achievement Award

The Early Achievement Award gives $1,000 to an emerging craftsperson or student to recognize his/her/their achievement to date, and/or potential. Alberta Craft Members in the student, general or professional categories are eligible. Learn more about becoming a member here.

Excellence Award

The Excellence Award gives $1,000 to an established craftsperson who excels in his/her/their area of craft. Alberta Craft Members in the student, general or professional categories are eligible. Learn more about becoming a member here.

Tom McFall Honour Award

The Tom McFall Honour Award gives $1,000 to a volunteer, supporter, teacher, craftsperson (individual or group) who has made a significant contribution to Alberta’s Craft culture.

Fibre Arts Award - Hand Weavers, Spinners and Dyers of Alberta Endowment 

This award celebrates the legacy of the Hand Weavers Spinners, and Dyers of Alberta and honours fibre artists sharing skills and creativity with the broader community. The award is open to emerging to established individuals, collectives, and/or guilds. Alberta Craft will accept one nomination per group or individual.

Linda Stanier & Family Memorial Award for Excellence in Ceramics

The Linda Stanier & Family Memorial Award for Excellence in Ceramics celebrates the life of Linda Stanier and honours excellence in ceramics, and gives $2,000 to to a craftsperson who works and resides in Alberta, and is primarily a studio-based, full-time professional ceramic artist. Nominations may be made by individuals, groups or by Alberta Craft. A couple that works together on the same body of work may be considered as one nominee.