Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award
The Tim Sims Encouragement Fund was established in memory of Toronto comedic performer, Tim Sims. The award is presented to promising comedic performers or troupes in the early stages of their comedy careers. The winner is selected by a jury composed of members of the comedy community, from nominations.
Donations can be made by clicking the "Donate" button below. You will have the option to choose which fund to donate to once the amount and form of payment have been selected. You may also mail a cheque payable to "Ontario Arts Foundation – Tim Sims Encouragement Fund", to the Ontario Arts Foundation, 151 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S 1T6. A charitable receipt will be issued upon receipt of a donation of ten dollars or more.
Current Recipients
2011 British Teeth (Filip Jeremic, Allana Reoch)
Past Recipients1996 Jason Thompson
1997 Fast & Dirty (Gord Oxley & Robert Hawke) sketch comedy duo
1998 Gavin Crawford
1999 Fraser Young
2000 Laurie Elliott
2001 Levi MacDougall
2002 Tim Polley and Brad Hart (tie)
2003 Ron Sparks
2004 Katie Crown
2005 Jeff McEnery
2006 Nathan Fielder
2007 Nathan Macintosh
2008 Laura Cilevitz and Josh Saltzman (7 Minutes in Heaven)
2009 Calvin Storoschuk
2010 Mike Rita