Ida named Nelson’s cultural ambassador

The Cul­tural Devel­op­ment Com­mis­sion (CDC), on behalf of the City of Nel­son, is proud to announce Hiro­moto Ida’s appoint­ment as Nelson’s 2012 Cul­tural Ambas­sador in the cat­e­gory of Dance. Spon­sored by The Royal Grill & Lounge, the award comes with a $500 cash prize.

“We are delighted to have Hiro rep­re­sent Nel­son this year,” says Stephanie Fis­cher, the Chair of the City’s Cul­tural Devel­op­ment Com­mis­sion. “He has been an impor­tant and val­ued pres­ence in Nelson’s artis­tic com­mu­nity for years with his impres­sive, tal­ent, diver­sity, and not least of all, humour.”

Chris Shep­herd, The Nel­son Post, Decem­ber 8, 2011