The City of Richmond has announced the finalists for its annual awards recognizing contributions to the arts.

The 18 individuals and organizations shortlisted in six categories include: Glen Anderson, Jeanette G. Lee, and Richmond in 3D (artistic innovation); B.C. Children’s Art and Literacy Centre, Gateway Academy for the Performing Arts, and Sze-Oi Lucia Lau (arts education); and Accent Inns, Michael Audain, and RBC Financial Group (business and the arts).

The finalists also include: Gateway Theatre, Sara Holt, and Richmond Youth Concert Band (cultural leadership); Lynn Chen, Nes and Tonette Gatus, and Lorraine Wellman (volunteerism); and Andrew Cohen, Alexa Fraser, and Shirley Liu (youth arts).

Mayor Malcolm Brodie announces the six winners of the fifth-annual Richmond Arts Awards during a ceremony at City Hall on May 8.