Special Recognition Awards

  • Jim Lavoie Film Professional Recognition Award

    $250 cash award, sponsored by JL Legacy Fund

    For a person, group, or organization that has contributed significantly to film and video in NB in a professional capacity.

    A half-page nomination letter including the nominee's head shot and bio as well as a brief bio for the nominator can be emailed to catmaryeblanc@gmail.com annually by October 18.

  • Silver Wave WIFT-AT Salute

    $250 cash award, sponsored by JL Legacy Fund

    Salute to a woman or gender-diverse person working in film in NB who has made a difference as a mentor and community builder.

    A half-page nomination letter including the nominee's head shot and bio as well as a brief bio for the nominator can be emailed to catmaryeblanc@gmail.com annually by October 18.

2024 Jim Lavoie Film Professional Recognition Award Winner - Strike Pictures (Arianna Martinez, Gordon Mihan, Lance Kenneth Blakney)

2024 Silver Wave WIFT-AT Salute Winner - Jillian Acreman

2023 Silver Wave WIFT-AT Salute Winner - Mel McCarthy.

2023 Jim Lavoie Film Professional Recognition Award Winner - No Fear Productions (Becky Parsons).

2022 Jim Lavoie Film Professional Recognition Award Winner - RayneMaker Productions (Arthur Thomson & Tim Rayne).

2022 Silver Wave WIFT-AT Salute Winner - Daphne Curtis.