Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award

The Tim Sims Encouragement Fund was established in memory of Toronto comedic performer, Tim Sims.  The award is presented to promising comedic performers or troupes in the early stages of their comedy careers.  The winner is selected by a jury composed of members of the comedy community, from nominations.

Current Recipients
2009     Calvin Storoschuk

Past Recipients
1996     Jason Thompson
1997     Fast & Dirty (Gord Oxley & Robert Hawke) sketch comedy duo
1998     Gavin Crawford
1999     Fraser Young
2000     Laurie Elliott
2001     Levi MacDougall
2002     Tim Polley and Brad Hart (tie)
2003     Ron Sparks
2004     Katie Crown
2005     Jeff McEnery
2006     Nathan Fielder
2007     Nathan Macintosh
2008     Laura Cilevitz and Josh Saltzman (7 Minutes in Heaven)