The Allianz Business to Arts Awards recognise examples of business, arts and arts organisations working together in areas such as sponsorship, commissioning, training and events, staff programmes, CSR initiatives and community engagement.

The online entry form can be accessed through the button below.

This year also sees the 11th year of the €10,000 Jim McNaughton/TileStyle Bursary for Artists, which is open to emerging artist(s) in any art form. Previous winners include Irish Times Irish Theatre Award nominee Clare Monnelly (theatre), pianist Máire Carroll (music), ballet dancer Gearóid Solan (dance) & sculptor Alva Gallagher (visual art).

Award Categories
1. Best Large Sponsorship (> €50,000)
2. Best Mid-Size Sponsorship (€15,000 - €50,000)
3. Best Small Sponsorship (< €15,000)
4. Best Long Term Partnership (3 years or more)
5. Best Use of Creativity in the Community
6. Best Creative Staff Engagement
7. Jim McNaughton Perpetual Award for Best Commissioning Practice
8. Jim McNaughton / TileStyle €10,000 Bursary for Artists
9. daa €5,000 Arts Award
10. Allianz €5,000 Community Art Award
11. Judges’ Special Recognition Award for Portfolio of Arts Sponsorship

See further details at the link below.