Recognition. Leadership. Impact.
Honours and Awards
Civic Muse and its founder, Dr. Stephen Borys, have been recognized nationally and internationally for their leadership in arts, culture, reconciliation, and civic innovation. These awards reflect a deep commitment to equity, community impact, and creative excellence — not as accolades, but as milestones on a journey of purposeful cultural change.
Explore some of the honours that inspire our ongoing work.
2024
Honorary Doctorate of Letters, University of Winnipeg
2024
2024
Manitoba Tourism Awards “Social Impact Project”
2024
2023
Business/Arts Peter Herrndorf Arts Leaderships Award
2023
2023
The Best in Heritage “Project of Influence Award” for Qaumajuq
2023
2022
Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal
2022
2022
Canadian Museums Association, Qaumajuq Project
2022
2021
Tourism Winnipeg Award of Distinction, Building Design of the Year
2021
2020
Order of Manitoba recipient
2020
2018
Tourism Winnipeg Award of Distinction, Innovation of the Year
2018
2017
Tourism Winnipeg Award of Distinction, Large Business of the Year
2017
2015
Tourism Winnipeg Leader of the Year
2015
2015
Downtown Winnipeg Biz Leadership in the Arts Award
2015
2015
Manitoba Tourism Marketing Excellence Award
2015
2014
Canadian Museums Association Outstanding Achievement in Marketing Award
2014
2014
Manitoba Book Awards Book Design of the Year Award
2014
2013
Downtown Winnipeg Biz Achievement Award for Outstanding Contributions
2013
2012
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
2012
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