We are pleased to announce the winners of the York Culture Awards 2018, as follows:
OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY ARTS PROJECT
Sponsored by York St John University
This award recognises a grassroots community arts project or event that brought the people of York together.
Winner
Explore Labs
Highly Commended
Fulford Rocks
Finalists
Biggest Ever Cake & a Cuppa
Dot Day Across Borders
York Mystery Plays
INSPIRATIONAL TEACHER
Sponsored by Yorkshire Education
This award recognises a York-based teacher that demonstrated an inspirational approach to developing creative talent.
Winner
Roger Ward
Finalists
Alison Forster
April Green
Ian Chalk
EXCELLENCE IN CULTURAL EQUALITY & DIVERSITY
Sponsored by Langleys Solicitors
This award recognises a programme or organisation that promotes equality, values diversity and/or challenges discrimination through cultural activities or projects in York.
Winner
Out of Character Theatre Company
Highly Commended
Beningbrough Hall (National Trust) ‘Sitters and their Stories’
Finalists
Access All Areas
Flattered Collective
OUTSTANDING CULTURAL FESTIVAL (SMALL)
Sponsored by Hungate York
This award recognises the best of small scale festivals (5,000 and under attendees) taking place in York.
Winner
York Early Music Festival
Highly Commended
TakeOver Festival
Finalists
art&York
Mini-Flower Festival (Bloom!)
OUTSTANDING CULTURAL FESTIVAL (LARGE)
Sponsored by York BID
This award recognises the best of large scale festivals (over 5,000 attendees) taking place in York.
Winner
York Festival of Ideas
Highly Commended
The Great Yorkshire Fringe Festival
Finalists
Future Engineers
York Balloon Fiesta
OUTSTANDING CULTURAL COLLABORATION
Sponsored by Viridian FX
This award recognises an organisation that has collaborated with a cultural partner to create an outstanding arts project or event in York.
Winner
Shakespeare's Rose Theatre & York Theatre Royal
Highly Commended
York Arts Education & Explore York
Finalists
York Museums Trust & The Civic
York Theatre Royal Youth Theatre & York Castle Museum
EXCELLENCE IN MEDIA ARTS
Sponsored by University of York
This award recognises the achievements of an individual or organisation in Media Arts. This could be for an individual piece or exhibition and can include (but is not limited to) Film, Graphic Design, Games Design & Digital Art.
Winner
Yorkshire's Jurassic World
Finalists
Engineering the Now
Northern Lights
OUTSTANDING PERFORMING ARTIST
Sponsored by The Grand Hotel & Spa
This award recognises a stand-out performer or group of performers in York including actors, dancers, musicians, singers, spoken word artists or comedians.
Winner
James Swanton
Highly Commended
Chechelele World Music Choir
Finalist
Ella Dunlop
OUTSTANDING LIVE PERFORMANCE
Sponsored by BHP Chartered Accountants
This award recognises a live performance in York and/or by a York artist(s) including dance, music, stage/theatre or comedy performances.
Winner
The Howl & The Hum
Highly Commended
Say Owt Slam: Clash of Champions
Finalists
The Secret Garden
York Music Forum Youth Jazz Orchestra
OUTSTANDING BUSKER
Sponsored by Gear4music
This award recognises an exceptional busker (or group of buskers) who perform on the streets of York.
Winner
Hyde Family Jam
Highly Commended
Charlie Swainston
Finalists
Rachel Croft
Sam Howarth
Simon May
OUTSTANDING VISUAL ARTIST
Sponsored by DC Architecture
This award recognises the achievements of an individual in Visual Arts. This could be for an individual piece or exhibition and can include (but is not limited to) painting, sculpture, printmaking, crafts, etc.
Winner
Sue Clayton
Highly Commended
Lauren Roberts
Finalists
Charlotte Graham
Jelena Lunge
EXCELLENCE IN WRITING
Sponsored by Shepherd Group
This award recognises an author, playwright, screenwriter or poet who has had an outstanding work published or performed.
Winner
Robert Powell
Finalists
Oz Hardwick
Pauline Kirk
RISING STAR
Sponsored by Bootham School
This award recognises a young person aged 21 or under who has made a significant cultural impact or produced an outstanding piece(s) of work.
Winner
Fran Christie
Highly Commended
Joe Lamyman
Finalists
Eva Tankova
Ralph Shuttleworth
BEST CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Sponsored by Business Switch Gas & Electric
This award recognises the very best cultural experience that took place in York this year and can include (but is not limited to) events, exhibitions, creations, performances, etc.
Winner
Shakespeare's Rose Theatre
Highly Commended
The Secret Garden
Finalists
Cabaret of Dreams
CULTURAL CHAMPION
Sponsored by City of York Council
This award recognises an individual from the creative community, who has actively supported / significantly contributed to York’s cultural scene.
