The Craft Award for Interpretation of Provincial History
The Award for Interpretation of Provincial History was initiated in 2004 at the request of the Historic Sites Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. The HSA approached the Craft Council with the request that this award be included in the list of Craft Council’s Awards for Excellence, and agreed that the Historic Sites Association would sponsor it. The award is presented annually, usually in the fall during the ceremonies for the Craft Fair.
Criteria for this award were developed by the Craft Council’s Awards Committee and approved by the Historic Sites Association, as follows:
The Award for Interpretation of Provincial History is given to a craftsperson who uses his or her skill to interpret and present the history and heritage of the province. Techniques or materials used may be either traditional or contemporary. Primary importance will be attached to how the craftsperson interprets the province’s history.
Past Recipients:
2019 - Jill O’Reilly
2018 - Barbara Houston
2015 - Elsa Flack - Cabot Quilters Guild Commemorative WWI Quilt Project
2014 - Shirley Scott
2013 - Spindrift
2012 - Veselina Tomova
2011 - Barb Wood
2010 - Embroiderers of the Conche Tapestry
2009 - Frances Ennis
2008 - Mike Paterson
2007 - Janet Peter
2006 - Janet Davis
2005 - Wade Ivany
2004 - Tim Rast - Elfshot Reproductions