"Those of us who love the arts, as I do, have a commitment to secure the future of our arts organizations and artists. The building of endowments is an excellent way of doing this."
– Dr. Murray Frum, Chair

Louis Applebaum Composers Award

Canadian composer, administrator and champion of the arts, Louis Applebaum established the Louis Applebaum Composers Fund at the Foundation in 1998.  The award recognizes excellence in composition.  To date the selection process for the awards was administered by the Ontario Arts Council at the request of the Foundation.

Current Recipient
2008     David Virelles (jazz)

Past Recipients
1999     R. Murray Schafer  (lifetime achievement)
2002     Alex Pauk and Alexina Louie  (film and television)
2005     James Rolfe   (theatre, music theatre, dance or opera)