Ross Leslie Award
Ross Leslie was a true lover of the arts and of Newfoundland and Labrador. He first came to the province as the production manager for Republic of Doyle in 2010 and fell in love with everything it had to offer. Nature inside the city, excellent restaurants, and the vibrant arts community gave him an excellent quality of life while he was here for work.
During his time in the province, Ross was an avid theatre-goer and supporter, a passionate art collector, and a champion of films, album launches, comedy nights, books, and so much more. He did all of this with joy, generosity, and ease. Ross was an inspiration. His love of the community encouraged those around him to appreciate it even more. He was a foundation of the arts community, and the impact of his eight years here can still be felt.
The Ross Leslie Award honours his contributions by recognizing a behind-the-scenes production professional working in theatre, visual art, or film and television. This may include a designer, technician, stage manager, crew member, editor, producer, cinematographer, dramaturg, or curator. The recipient receives a $500 cash award.
The award recognizes someone who:
- is a current resident of Newfoundland and Labrador;
- demonstrates excellence and passion in their own practice;
- takes a broad, inclusive, and supportive view of the arts and community;
- actively supports the journeys and practices of others;
- finds joy in the work of others and in artistic disciplines beyond their own; and
- demonstrates the generosity Ross modelled.
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