Who deserves the Arts & Culture Award?
What was the most remarkable artistic or cultural achievement of 2026? Every year, the city of Zoetermeer presents the Art & Culture Award and the Incentive Award. Through these awards, the city expresses its appreciation for individuals and organizations that have made an exceptional contribution to Zoetermeer’s cultural life over the past year. Starting now, you can nominate people or groups who you think deserve these wonderful awards!
Art & Culture Award
Zoetermeer is bursting with creativity and talent. With the Arts & Culture Award, we shine a spotlight on creators, organizations, and projects that inspire and bring our city together. Do you know someone or an initiative that has distinguished itself in a surprising or innovative way in the field of arts and culture over the past year? If so, please nominate them for the 2026 Arts & Culture Award.
At the bottom of this page, you'll find a list of the winners from previous years.
Incentive Award
Do you know of an innovative cultural initiative that is making a difference in Zoetermeer? The Incentive Award is intended for emerging talent in Zoetermeer’s arts and culture scene. This award is presented to an individual or group that has made an exceptional contribution to the city and the sector over the past year.
Submit your nomination
Do you know someone who deserves the Arts & Culture Award or the Incentive Award? If so, please send an email to cultuurloket@zoetermeer.nl by December 10, 2026, and let us know why this person, association, or organization should win the award. An expert jury will carefully review all submissions. The nominees will be announced in late January.
Awards Ceremony
Would you like to attend the awards ceremony? Be sure to mark Wednesday, March 3, 2027, on your calendar! The ceremony will take place at CKC&partners in Zoetermeer. We’ll share more information on this webpage in early February.
The Arts & Culture Award is an initiative of the municipality of Zoetermeer.
