Special Recognition Awards

  • JL Jon Collicott Film Scholarship

    $1000 Cash Award, sponsored by Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund

    The scholarship supports emerging NB Film Co-op members in good standing of all ages who show promise in filmmaking and face financial barriers.

    A half-page letter explaining your creative objectives and challenges can be emailed to catmaryleblanc@gmail.com annually by October 30 with the subject line 'JL Jon Collicott Film Scholarship.’ Nominations from NB Film Co-op members are also welcome.

    Contributions in Jon’s memory to support this annual scholarship can be made to the Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund at: catmaryleblanc@gmail.com.

  • JL Jim Lavoie Film Professional Recognition Award

    $500 cash award, sponsored by Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund

    For a person, group, or organization that has contributed significantly to film and video in NB in a professional capacity.

    A half-page nomination letter including the nominee's head shot and bio as well as a brief bio for the nominator can be emailed to catmaryeblanc@gmail.com annually by October 1 with the subject line 'JL Jim Lavoie Award.’

    Contributions in Jim’s memory to support this annual award can be made to the Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund at: catmaryleblanc@gmail.com.

  • JL Silver Wave WIFT-AT Salute

    $500 cash award, sponsored by Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund

    Salute to a woman or gender-diverse person working in film in NB who has made a difference as a mentor and community builder.

    A half-page nomination letter including the nominee's head shot and bio as well as a brief bio for the nominator can be emailed to catmaryeblanc@gmail.com annually by October 1 with the subject line 'JL SWFF WIFT-AT Salute.’

    Contributions to support this annual Salute can be made to the Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund at: catmaryleblanc@gmail.com.

  • JL Isaac Miller Creative Scholarship

    $500 cash award, sponsored by Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund

    The scholarship supports creative youth (between 8-17 years old) in any creative discipline.

    Given out by the Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund annually.

    Contributions in Isaac’s memory to support this annual award can be made to the Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund at: catmaryleblanc@gmail.com.

2025 JL Jon Collicott Film Scholarship Award Winner - Seham Nasser.

2025 JL Jim Lavoie Film Professional Recognition Award Winner - Cazador Inc. (Sandy Hunter).

2025 JL Silver Wave WIFT-AT Salute Winner - Cart Before Horse Media (Vanessa King).

2024 JL Jim Lavoie Film Professional Recognition Award Winner - Strike Pictures (Arianna Martinez, Gordon Mihan, Lance Kenneth Blakney).

2024 JL Silver Wave WIFT-AT Salute Winner - Jillian Acreman.

2023 JL Jim Lavoie Film Professional Recognition Award Winner - No Fear Productions (Becky Parsons).

2023 JL Silver Wave WIFT-AT Salute Winner - Mel McCarthy.

2022 JL Jim Lavoie Film Professional Recognition Award Winner - RayneMaker Productions (Arthur Thomson & Tim Rayne).

2022 JL Silver Wave WIFT-AT Salute Winner - Daphne Curtis.