Halifax-based jeweller and sculpture Sorrel Van Allen created the trophy that was presented to Todd Houseman, recipient of the 2024 RBC Emerging Artist Award. Houseman, a Nêhiyaw (Cree) actor, writer, and improviser, is celebrated for pushing boundaries and finding contemporary ways to express Indigenous culture.

Sorrel wrote on her Instagram:  Congratulations Todd Houseman! 🎉 The recipient of the 2024 RBC Emerging Artist Award. It was a pleasure and an honour to create this sculptural silver award presented at the 2024 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards this past weekend.

Marjolaine Hudon, Regional President, Ontario North & East, RBC, and Mark Beckles, Vice President, Social Impact and Innovation, RBC were delighted to present the award and congratulate Todd.