Greg Hanna Named 2022 Award of Creative Excellence Recipient

The Town of Stony Plain is excited to announce the fifth annual Award of Creative Excellence has been awarded to Greg Hanna. The award celebrates individuals, organizations, non-profits, and businesses contributing to social and cultural cohesion, community identity, creative economic sustainability, and local tourism.

The Award of Creative Excellence was presented to Greg Hanna at the Chamber of Commerce Business Awards of Distinction on November 3. Each year, nominations for the Award of Creative Excellence are open to the community and the selection process is carried out by the Cultural Roundtable. This year’s nominees included The Whole Scoop, Gerry Levasseur, and finalists Donna Cowan and Greg Hanna.

Know as the “Town Ambassador” and local mural expert, Greg Hanna has dedicated countless hours to running mural tours and sharing Stony Plain’s story with both residents and visitors. He is a proud Stony Plain resident of 50 years and the importance of appreciating history was a value passed down by his father. His work has been integral to promoting local tourism and ensuring visitors leave our community with newfound knowledge and admiration for Stony Plain’s heritage.

“Stony Plain is home to incredible creative leaders whose work contributes to improving livability in Stony Plain and driving local tourism. The Award of Creative Excellence is our opportunity to shine a light on local leaders who continue to make Stony Plain a more vibrant and connected community,” says Mayor William Choy. “Greg Hanna’s work has been essential to local tourism and ensuring visitors leave our community with a deeper understanding of the stories behind our murals.”

“The mural program is an integral aspect of Stony Plain’s identity and plays a key role in establishing Stony Plain as a tourist destination in the region. Greg Hanna’s work in promoting not only the murals themselves but the history behind each one is such a gift. We are excited to be able to show our appreciation for his commitment to the community with this year’s Award of Creative Excellence,” says Culture and Tourism Development Officer Chantelle Laberge.

More information on local arts and culture including the Town’s Mural Program can be found on the Stony Plain website. Visit the Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce website to learn more about the Business Awards of Distinction and view this year’s finalists.