Awards
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD
Every year the Festival acknowledges musicians that have made a significant contribution to Saskatchewan’s music culture through the Special Recognition Award. This award has been received by many great artists who have and continue to shape the jazz community in Saskatchewan and beyond.
JIM HILL FESTIVAL BUILDERS AWARD
The Jim Hill Festival Builders Award has been presented annually by the Festival since 2006. The purpose of the annual Jim Hill Festival Builders Award is to recognize people who have made major contributions to the success of the Festival.
Past Award Recipients
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD
1989 – Paul Perry
1990 – Gordie Brandt
1991 – Chris Gage
1992 – Bridge City Dixieland Band
1993 – Herbie Spanier
1994 – Jon Ballantyne
1995 – Bob Moyer
1996 – Solstice
1997 – Jim Moffat
1998 – Barney Kutz
1999 – Bob Klassen
2000 – Don Watson
2001 – Don Keller
2002 – Dr. Ed Lewis
2003 – Ray Dahlen Sound
2004 – Peter Dyksman
2005 – “Broadway” Bill Watson
2006 – Maurice Drouin
2007 – Pat Steel
2008 – Fred Ballantyne
2009 – Ted Warren
2010 – Jack Semple
2011 – Dean McNeill
2012 – Sheldon Corbett
2013 – Don Griffith
2014 – Kelly Jefferson
2015 – Al Muirhead
2016 – Barrie Redford
2017 – Skip Kutz
2018 – Ross Ulmer
2019 – Susie Vinnick
2022 – Nick Fanner
JIM HILL FESTIVAL BUILDER AWARD
2006 – Jim Hill
2007 – Ian Wilson
2008 – Mona Chappell
2009 – Les Coleman
2010 – Elwood Flynn
2011 – The Caldwell Family
2012 – Lynne McLellan
2013 – Paulette Traynor
2014 – Spencer Early
2015 – Della Beal
2016 – Kathryn Ellis
2017 – Brian Storey
2018 – Bob Eaton
2019 – SaskTel
2022 – Irene Sieferling