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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