In early 2023, Film Training Manitoba (FTM) will be awarding the first Carole Vivier Distinguished Builder Award.
In celebration of FTM’s 20th anniversary, the Carole Vivier Distinguished Builder Award was created to recognize Manitobans who have contributed outstanding years of service in building Manitoba’s film and television industry.
This award is named in honour of Carole Vivier, O.M.
“FTM is proud to recognize Manitobans that have built and shaped our industry into an economic success story while paying tribute to someone (Vivier) who has given a lifetime of exceptional public service, ” said FTM’s Managing Director, Adam Smoluk.
Vivier is the former CEO and Film Commissioner for Manitoba Film & Music and led an unprecedented level of economic growth in Manitoba’s film and television industry.
In addition to her past work at MFM, Carole serves on the Board of Directors at the Winnipeg Convention Centre, and formerly, the National Screen Institute, the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, Canadian Film Centre Feature Film Advisory Committee, Burton Cummings Theatre Performing Arts Group, Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, Film Training Manitoba and the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities.
Vivier was also instrumental in bringing the JUNOS to Winnipeg in 2005 and was Co-Chair of the 2014 Winnipeg Juno Host Committee. Vivier was a recipient of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, awarded to Canadians who have made significant contributions to their community and Canada. Vivier was also profiled in THE HEART OF WINNIPEG; a book published by the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce that profiles Manitoba-based leaders.
Vivier is a recipient of the Order of Manitoba, which recognizes individuals who have demonstrated excellence and achievement in any field of endeavor benefiting in an outstanding manner the social, cultural or economic well-being of Manitoba and its residents.
FTM is a non-for-profit charity and member of the Province of Manitoba’s sector council program (through the Department of Economic Development and Jobs). FTM conducts workforce development and training to build a highly skilled and adaptable film industry to support the activities of Manitoba production companies. FTM collaborates with members of the film and television industry to identify the training needs within the community.