Board Members
The Masterwork Award is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors through the Nova Scotia Masterworks Awards Foundation which was created in July 2005.
President
Ronald Bourgeois 
5379 Kaye St.
Halifax, NS B3K 1Y4
(902) 455-7688
From Chéticamp, Cape Breton, Ronald Bourgeois is a national award-winning, singer-songwriter. As a committed promoter and defender of Acadian music and culture, Ron is recognized by his peers as one of Atlantic Canada’s premier Acadian artists. A 30-year veteran of the music, television and radio industries, as well as a seasoned event producer, Ronald Bourgeois’ productions have been broadcast around the world. From managing cultural organizations in Canada to managing and developing festivals in Nova Scotia and France, Ron is a strong supporter of local cultural development who volunteers on various foundations and boards including, Fédération culturelle acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse and La Copérative Radio Halifax Métro. Ron is also a past member of the board of the East Coast Music Association, Music Industry Association of Nova Scotia and past governor of the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. He is presently Chair of the Nova Scotia Masterworks Arts Awards Foundation.
Vice President
Judith Campbell
1746 Vernon St.
Halifax, NS B3H 3N2
(902) 429-3788
Judith Campbell, Halifax, is retired from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. For over 25 years, she managed numerous regional and national communications and marketing initiatives in support of CBC Radio, Television and New Media. She also developed and coordinated sponsorships, community relations and outreach activities for the Corporation. Judy was project manager for CBC’s Gold Sponsorship of Tall Ships 2000 and CBC Television’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations in Atlantic Canada, in 2002. In 2003, she was the Regional Account Manager responsible for marketing and communications strategies, including advertising, media relations, issues management and special events, associated with the promotion of “Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion. Formerly a member of the Board of the Cultural Federations of Nova Scotia, Judy is now a consultant in public relations, communications and marketing and a director of the Nova Scotia Masterworks Arts Awards Foundation.
Secretary
Timothy Matthews
5991 Spring Garden Rd.
P.O. Box 60026
Halifax, NS B3H 4R7
Timothy Matthews, Q.C., from Halifax, is a partner in the law firm Stewart McKelvey Stirling Scales. He has volunteered as a Director in many arts and cultural organizations, including service as Past Chair, Nova Scotia Talent Trust; Past President, Symphony Nova Scotia Society; Secretary, Symphony Nova Scotia Foundation; incoming President, Scotia Festival of Music; President, Walter Kemp Singers Society; and Secretary, Nova Scotia Masterworks Arts Awards Foundation. His particular personal interests are classical music, especially opera, and the visual arts.
Treasurer
Leah Hamilton
3678 High St.
Halifax, NS B3K 4Y7
(902) 423-3444
Leah became committed to working in the arts and culture sector in 1997 following a career as a chartered accountant. Since joining Genesis Consulting, an arts consulting company located in Halifax, Leah has provided planning and organizational development services in the arts, culture, heritage and tourism fields for clients in Nova Scotia and beyond. Leah brings business acumen and a deep appreciation for the value of art, culture and creativity in society to a broad client base that has included theatre, dance and music organizations, First Nations bodies, craft sector organizations, public sector bodies, advocacy groups, and heritage organizations. Leah has conducted numerous strategic and business plans, research studies, feasibility studies, needs assessments, and financial management reviews as well as provided hands-on mentoring and support.
Leah was a member of the Nova Scotia Arts Council from 1999 to 2002, a member of the Board of Directors of the Nova Scotia Cultural Network during its inaugural year, 1997, and the Treasurer of the Eastern Front Theatre Company from 1994 to 1998. Most recent volunteer work includes: Executive Member of Theatre Nova Scotia (2002 to 2008); ex-officio board member of Strategic Arts Management (2008-2009); support for the establishment of Nova Scotia CAN, an advocacy group dedicated to the development of the culture sector into a leader in the province’s economy. Leah has been a member of the Nova Scotia Masterworks Awards Foundation since 2008.
Directors
Robert Geraghty, Halifax, has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the promotion and development of the visual and performing arts of Nova Scotia. He is renowned for his vision, consensus-building skills and fund-raising abilities. He co-chairs the Alumni and Friends Committee of St. Mary’s University’s Hearts and Minds Capital Campaign, is Chair of the Symphony Nova Scotia Foundation, and is a member of the University’s Sobey School of Business Advisory Board. He is a Past Chair of the Board of Directors of Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. Numerous other organizations have benefited from his leadership, including the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, the Neptune Theatre Foundation, the Nova Centre for the Performing Arts and Symphony Nova Scotia. In addition, his contributions to the economic growth of the province are hallmarks of his long and dedicated service as a deputy minister in the departments of Tourism and Culture and Economic Development.
Susan Gibson-Garvey
9885 Main St.
P.O. Box 339
Canning, NS B0P 1H0
(902) 582-3035
Recipient of the 2006 Royal Canadian Academy of Arts Medal for outstanding contributions to the visual arts in Canada, Susan Gibson Garvey studied at St. Martin's School of Art, London, UK (BFA 1967) and the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Halifax, (MA 1981). She has pursued her career as a practicing artist, curator, educator and writer in Nova Scotia for over 30 years. As Director/Curator of the Dalhousie Art Gallery she organized over 100 exhibitions, published over 50 catalogue essays, and co-ordinated the Gallery's public programming and educational outreach. Her public service includes chairing the Steering Committee for the Nova Scotia Arts Council and serving on the boards of various arts organizations. She was a founding member and first Chair of the Contemporary Art Projects Society, which organized "HX", Halifax's first International Exhibition of Contemporary Art, in 2000. A former national President of the University and College Art Galleries Association of Canada, she has also served on numerous provincial and national arts award juries. Susan's own art works are in public and private collections throughout the Atlantic region.
Adrian Hoffman
65 Martins Point Rd.
Sambro, NS B3V 1M7
(902) 452-2556
Born in Mississippi, Adrian Hoffman (BMus, MMus - New England Conservatory) grew up just outside Boston, the son of two very musical parents. He studied trombone, composition and opera direction at the New England Conservatory of Music. Following his studies he freelanced with the Boston Pops Orchestra, the Boston Ballet Co., Boston Opera Co and the Boston Philharmonia to name just a few.
Adrian moved to Canada in 1969 as a member of the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra and joined CBC in 1978 becoming executive producer of Radio Music & Arts. He went on to produce and host both All the Best and Musically Yours and guest hosted for numerous network radio programs. He has been very involved in the Nova Scotia music community as a board member of Symphony Nova Scotia, the Nova Scotia Talent Trust, Debut Atlantic, and has acted as President of the National Radio Producer's Association. He also enjoys taking tourists on group musical tours of Europe. He is currently a Part-time lecturer at the Music Department, Dalhousie University.
Sheilagh Hunt
6252 Jubilee Rd.
Halifax, NS B3H 2G5
(902) 425-3725
Before turning to dance, Sheilagh taught physical education in Australia and Prince Edward Island. After attending Dalhousie’s Costume Studies program she spent thirteen seasons in the wardrobe department at the Charlottetown Festival in addition to creating costumes for theatre, dance and film productions and serving as the resident costume designer for Nova Dance Theatre. She attended the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1995. Sheilagh is the Artistic Director of Kinetic Studio Dance, president of the board of Directors of Dance Nova Scotia and served on the initial Halifax Regional Municipality's Cultural Advisory Committee. She teaches modern dance at Halifax Dance.
Susan M. Letson
156 Rutledge St.
Bedford, NS B4A 1X6
(902) 488-9581
Susan was a leader in Executive Recruitment in the Atlantic region with two national firms, KPMG and then The Caldwell Partners International until 2007. Her practice focused on the recruitment of senior leaders in all sectors of the economy and Board members for both national and provincial government agencies. Currently, Susan is associated with RG Consultants/KWA Partners a local consulting firm.
Susan has been Chair of the Halifax YWCA and Symphony Nova Scotia, and Vice Chair of the United Way of Halifax Region. She is currently Past Chair of Debut Atlantic and an executive board member of the Resource Recovery Fund Board ( RRFB), a provincial crown agency. She was recently elected to the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia Masterworks Arts Award Foundation, and the Greater Halifax Partnership as a Community Member. She has joined a group of community leaders to bring a nationally recognized program to the Spryfield area to help reduce the drop- out rate in high school students and tutors in the ESL program in Bedford.
Because of her interest in being an effective Board Director, Susan has taken a number of courses through the Institute of Corporate Directors.
Greg Silver
10101 Grenville St.
P.O. Box 178
St. Peter's, NS B0E 3B0
(902) 631-5050
Based in D’Escousse, Isle Madame, Cape Breton, Greg Silver is a partner in Communication Design Group, specializing in corporate and marketing communications, signage, exhibit design and interpretive planning. Community-based clients have included the Fundy Geological Museum; Les Trois Pignons Museum of the Hooked Rug and Home Life; Whale Watching Interpretive Centre; Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, and Cap Auget Eco-Trail. An active volunteer, Mr. Silver has served in executive capacities on local, regional and national Boards, including the Halifax Board of Trade/Metro Chamber of Commerce; the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design; and the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada. Greg spent 5 years teaching and developing design-related courses for the Bachelor of Public Relations program at Mount St. Vincent University and continues to provide workshops and courses for university and corporate training programs.
Krista White
Media Director
Jungle Media
Collins Bankbuilding, 4th Floor
1869 Upper Water St.
Halifax, NS B3J 1S9
T: (902) 428-4210
F: (902) 425-5719
Krista has over 13 years of media planning and buying experience. She began her career as a Media Planning/Buying Assistant at The MediaEdge in Toronto, later joining the Cossette Media (now Jungle Media) network in Toronto, in the position of Media Planner. Since moving to Halifax seven years ago, Krista advanced to the role of Associate Media Director and was promoted to Media Director in 2007. She now leads a team that provides innovative media solutions for clients.
