Saidye Bronfman Award
Peter Pierobon
Photographer(s): Sibeal Foyle
2025 Winner
For over forty years, Peter Pierobon has been exploring the sculptural possibilities of furniture inspired by nature and an interest in archaic texts.
His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and is included in the permanent collections of some of the finest museums, including the Smithsonian Institution (Washington, D.C.), the Museum of Arts and Design (New York City, USA), the Canadian Museum of History (Gatineau, Quebec), the Royal Ontario Museum (Toronto, Ontario) and the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Philadelphia, USA), among others.
He was inducted into the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts in 2004 and has taught extensively across North America at institutions, including the University of the Arts, the California College of the Arts, the Penland School of Craft, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, School for Furniture Craftsmanship.
The Award
As Canada’s foremost distinction for the fine crafts, the Saidye Bronfman Award recognizes the work of individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of the fine crafts in Canada.
Eligibility
Potential candidates must be submitted to the Canada Council by an eligible nominator.
To know the eligibility criteria or get more information about the award, see the guidelines.
Prize amount
- $25,000
- A bronze medallion
Background
The Saidye Bronfman Award was created in 1997 as a result of a $1.5 million endowment made to the Canada Council by the Samuel and Saidye Bronfman Family Foundation. It was placed under the banner of the Governor General’s Awards in 2007. The award gives Canada’s outstanding fine craft artists national recognition alongside their peers in the visual and media arts.
Nominations
Nomination submissions are processed through the Prizes – Submission Portal.
If you are an individual co-nominating someone, please choose a lead nominator to submit your nomination through the Prizes – Submission Portal.
If you are part of an organization nominating someone, please select a representative to submit the nomination through the Prizes – Submission Portal.
To submit a nomination:
- Open the GGArts Guidelines webpage to access and review the eligibility requirements and forms.
- If you and the person you wish to nominate are eligible, download the forms for the Saidye Bronfman Award, available on the Guidelines webpage.
- Complete all forms and gather support material:
- Identification form
- Nomination form
- Nomination statement (2 pages maximum)
- Curriculum vitae of candidate
- Written support material (as applicable)
- Digital support material (images, audio-visual, as applicable)
- Select the submit a nomination button for the Saidye Bronfman Award on the Guidelines webpage. This will direct you to the Prizes – Submission Portal where you can submit nominations online.
Please note:
Do not submit your nomination until you have completed all the forms and gathered support material. The Prizes – Submission Portal does not allow you to save and resume the nomination process.
Additional information
1-800-263-5588 (toll-free) or 613-566-4414, ext. 5268
Deadline
October 5, 2025
Prize amount
$25,000
The winner’s artwork will be acquired by the Canadian Museum of History for its permanent collection
Nomination-based
The Canada Council is committed to equity in all its activities, including the administration of prizes and awards.
Accessibility
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