BC Achievement Foundation welcomes nominations for Sam Carter Award and Polygon Award until February 15

Titles elevate local artists whose work deserves national recognition, while also highlighting the creativity that shapes B.C.’s cultural landscape

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Rebecca Baker, 2025 winner of the Polygon Award in First Nations Art (left, Michael Slobodian photo) and Tyler James Goin, 2025 winner of the Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design.

BC Achievement Foundation is inviting folks to help shine a light on artists whose work makes a lasting impact by nominating them for one of two titles: the Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design or the Polygon Award in First Nations Art.

The Sam Carter Award honours artists and designers whose work is functional, innovative, and beautifully made. From furniture and fashion to textiles, objects, and design-led practices, the award celebrates creativity where art and function meet.

The Polygon Award recognizes exceptional First Nations artists whose work reflects cultural knowledge and contemporary expression. It honours artists whose practices contribute meaningfully to the evolving landscape of First Nations art in British Columbia.

Nominating an artist helps elevate folks whose work deserves national recognition while highlighting the creativity that shapes the cultural landscape.

If you know an artist whose work is thoughtful, impactful, and made with intention—or if that artist is you—nominate by February 15 at bcachievement.com.

Post sponsored by BC Achievement Foundation.

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BC Achievement Foundation welcomes nominations for Sam Carter Award and Polygon Award until February 15

Titles elevate local artists whose work deserves national recognition, while also highlighting the creativity that shapes B.C.’s cultural landscape

BC Achievement Foundation is inviting folks to help shine a light on artists whose work makes a lasting impact by nominating them for one of two titles: the Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design or the Polygon Award in First Nations Art.

The Sam Carter Award honours artists and designers whose work is functional, innovative, and beautifully made. From furniture and fashion to textiles, objects, and design-led practices, the award celebrates creativity where art and function meet.

The Polygon Award recognizes exceptional First Nations artists whose work reflects cultural knowledge and contemporary expression. It honours artists whose practices contribute meaningfully to the evolving landscape of First Nations art in British Columbia.

Nominating an artist helps elevate folks whose work deserves national recognition while highlighting the creativity that shapes the cultural landscape.

If you know an artist whose work is thoughtful, impactful, and made with intention—or if that artist is you—nominate by February 15 at bcachievement.com.

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