Arctic Inspiration Prize Awards Ceremony
Every year the AIP invites its community, as well as individuals from across the country, to join together in celebration of the current year’s Finalists and new winning Laureates. The live Awards Ceremony is hosted in partnership with a variety of different organizations and in collaboration with a different host city each year (typically alternating between North and South).
In addition to celebrating the nominated and winning projects, the awards ceremony is a cultural showcase, including musical performances from artists from across the North. Each winning team also receives an original piece of artwork from a Northern Canadian artist.
14th Annual Awards Ceremony
It’s almost that time again, a moment to come together and celebrate the ideas, leadership, and community-driven solutions shaping the North.
Join us on May 5, 2026, in Whitehorse, Yukon, for this year’s Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP) Ceremony, held in collaboration with the Arctic Indigenous Investment Conference (AIIC).
This year’s gathering brings the AIP community together in the North to recognize northern teams making a difference in their communities. Celebrate alongside AIP Co-Owners, partners, and community members from across the Arctic and beyond. Connect with colleagues and friends, and take in an evening that highlights Northern ingenuity, culture, and achievement.
Event information:
Date: Tuesday May 5, 2026
Time: 4:00 pm (Doors open at 3:00 pm)
Location: Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre, Whitehorse, YT
➡️ Register to attend: https://events.outcrop.com/aiic2026
Note: The ceremony is free to attend. An optional post-ceremony meet and greet is available for a fee and can be selected during registration. Travel and accommodation are not included unless otherwise advised. We look forward to celebrating together.
The ceremony will be held in person, with a live stream available for those joining from across the North and beyond (more info to come).
13th Annual Awards Ceremony
The AIP’s 13th Annual Awards Ceremony took place on May 13 in Ottawa at the Rogers Centre (formerly the Shaw Centre). The AIP community came together to celebrate Northern ingenuity and excellence.
We were pleased to host the AIP ceremony on the same day as Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami’s Tapiriit, known as A Taste of the Arctic. Tapiriit was held at the National Arts Centre.
Don’t worry, if you missed the ceremony, you can watch it below!
The 2025 Arctic Inspiration Prize ceremony was streamed live so audiences across the North and beyond can join in celebrating this year’s finalists and laureates. We would like to thank our media partners, Cabin Radio, and Uvagut TV for streaming the ceremony. A recording of the ceremony is also available on our Facebook page.
Check out this year’s Laureates here.
Watch the highlights of previous year’s ceremonies:
12th Annual Ceremony (Whitehorse)
11th Annual Ceremony (Ottawa)
10th Annual Ceremony (virtual)
9th Annual Ceremony (virtual)
8th Annual Ceremony (Ottawa)
