North east regional newspaper The Journal invites nominations for its annual Culture Awards which recognise the talent and work of the region's creative community during 2014.
Nominations for the 2014 awards, which recognise work and events which took place or came to public attention between 1 January and 31 December 2014, will be open until 28 February 2015.
The awards are open to anyone who has made a significant contribution to the north east cultural landscape in 2014.
Anyone can nominate an individual or an event for consideration. Nominations will be considered from audience members or even from performers or arts organisations themselves.
Once the nominations are collected (the closing date will be 28 February 2015), a judging panel will select a longlist and then a shortlist before choosing the winner and two finalists in each category, except the Special Contribution award which has only one recipient.
Fifteen bespoke trophies will be presented in the following categories for The Journal Culture Awards 2014:
Visual Artist of the Year
This award recognises a north east-based artist whose work has left a lasting impression in 2014. This nomination could be for one particular piece of an individual’s work or an exhibition or showcase.
Performance of the Year
This award is for a group or company and could include dance, music, stage/theatre or comedy productions.
Performing Artist of the Year
This award will recognise an individual performer who has stood out during 2014, whether actors, dancers, musicians, singers, spoken word artists or comedians. Nominations can be for one stand-out performance or for a collection of performances throughout the year.
Newcomer of the Year
This award is to recognise any north east-based writer, artist, performer or visual artist who has exhibited, performed or been brought to the public’s attention for the first time during 2014.
Writer of the Year
This award will recognise an author, playwright, screenwriter or poet who has had some outstanding work published or performed during 2014.
North East Museum of the Year Award
This award recognises innovative and excellent interpretation in a project developed by an accredited north east museum or gallery in 2014. In particular, judges will be looking for projects that reveal collections in a new light and inspire and delight visitors.
Arts Council Award
Great Art and Culture Inspires. Arts Council would like nominations for an arts or cultural event or piece of work that has inspired audiences this year.
Best Arts & Business Partnership
This award is to recognise an outstanding business/arts partnership, which has demonstrated an innovative way of working together to achieve respective goals.
Best Event
This award recognises large and small scale events, festivals and exhibitions within the sub-regions of Teesside, Sunderland, Durham, Tyneside and Northumberland and the winners of each category qualify for the shortlist in the Overall North East Event of the Year award.
Special Contribution to Arts and Culture
This award will reward an individual who has made a significant contribution to the north east’s cultural scene.
Nominations must be made on the special Awards page on The Journal's web site.