Shortlist Revealed for Arts & Business NI Awards 2022
7th September, 2022
The shortlist of nominees for the Arts & Business NI Awards 2022, in partnership with Forestside, has been unveiled.
The awards celebrate the best in creative partnerships between the cultural and private sectors in Northern Ireland and winners will be announced at the prestigious awards ceremony later this month. Awards categories include Arts Organisation of the Year, Business of the Year and an Inspirational Trustee Award.
This year, organisers of the awards received an “unprecedented number of applications” from partnerships across a diverse range of sectors including retail, hospitality, industry, transport, media and arts and culture.
Mary Nagele, CEO, Arts & Business NI commented: “We were delighted to receive such an outstanding selection of nominations this year, which really showcase the amazing things which can happen when the cultural and private sectors collaborate. There are so many inspiring and pioneering projects in the mix, and we can’t wait to showcase and celebrate them at our awards ceremony in a few weeks’ time.”
Lee Cutler, Centre Manager of Forestside Shopping Centre and Principal Awards Sponsor also commented: “The judging panel were really impressed by the breadth and scope of this year’s applications. There are some fantastic partnerships and deserving individuals being acknowledged at this year’s awards. Congratulations and good luck to all the shortlisted candidates.”
The full shortlist is linked here
The Arts and Business NI Awards will take place in September 2022.
Arts & Business Northern Ireland’s principal funder is the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.