Ron Shuebrook RCA completed his term as President of the Ontario College of Art and Design June 30, 2005. Under Shuebrook’s leadership, OCAD made significant advances, including obtaining degree-granting status in 2002 and the opening of the critically-acclaimed Sharp Centre for Design in 2004. Shuebrook was awarded an honourary doctorate by OCAD, at its graduation ceremony on May 26, in recognition of his long career dedicated to art education.

Richard Reid RCA, awarded an Arts Champion Award from the Assembly of BC Arts Councils in June 2005. An annual award given to “individuals and organizations who demonstrate outstanding leadership and have made significant contributions to schools and communities through exceptional support for arts and cultural programmes, initiatives and collaborations”.

Claude Roussel RCA of Cap-Pelé, NB was awarded the first Lieutenant Governor’s Prize for his lifetime achievements in the arts, as announced by the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick, the Honorable Herménégilde Chiasson, on 4-12-05.

Gil Caldwell RCA, inducted into the McMaster University Alumni Gallery for his long time contributions to the visual arts field. Honoured at the induction ceremony 6/3-5/05.