June 24, 2026
Anne Murray’s Juno Lifetime Achievement Award has a new home in Springhill
For generations of Canadians, Anne Murray’s voice has provided the soundtrack to countless memories.
Now, her latest honour—a Juno Lifetime Achievement Award recognizing her enduring contributions to music—is the centrepiece of a new exhibit at the Anne Murray Centre that was unveiled during a ceremony on Friday, June 19, 2026.
“I was so excited the day the award arrived at the museum by courier,” centre executive director Wanita Shay said. “It’s a beautiful award and I know it is very meaningful to Anne.
“I knew right away that we needed a special spot for it, so we created an entirely new display case. I’m very happy that her fans who visit the centre will not get to see this milestone award.”
Prior to it being presented to Murray in March 2025, the Juno Lifetime Achievement Award had only been presented once before, in 1989, to Pierre Juneau, who the Juno awards are named for. This past year, it was presented to Joni Mitchell.
Wearing a bedazzled Team Canada jersey that has become an icon in itself, Murray received the award from another Canadian music icon, Sarah McLachlan.
Shay said Murray donated the award to the museum so it can be on display with her many other awards including Grammys, Junos and countless gold records.
Municipality of Cumberland Mayor Rod Gilroy said the exhibit not only celebrates a remarkable career, but also the pride and inspiration she continues to bring to Springhill.
“This new exhibit honours a woman whose voice touched millions around the world while never losing sight of her hometown roots,” Gilroy said. “Anne’s Lifetime Achievement Award is a testament to a legacy built on talent, perseverance, and genuine Canadian values.”
The mayor said Murray has always been one of Springhill’s greatest ambassadors.
“Through her music, her generosity, and her enduring connection to this community, she has put our town on the map for generations of visitors. We are proud to unveil this exhibit so that residents and visitors alike can experience the story of an artist whose achievements have helped shape Canada’s cultural landscape,” Gilroy said.
Murray was the Juno Awards first Best Female Vocalist recipient in 1971. She has more Junos than any other artist, with a career total of 26. A trailblazer in pop, country, and adult contemporary music, her catalogue globally has surpassed a billion streams and she has sold over 55 million albums worldwide.
She also paved the way for artists such as Céline Dion, Shania Twain, kd lang, Alanis Morissette and Sarah McLachlan.
“For decades, Anne Murray has represented the very best of what it means to come from a small community with big dreams. This exhibit celebrates a career that broke barriers, earned international recognition and inspired countless Canadians. We are honoured to share this new chapter of her story here at the Anne Murray Centre, where her legacy continues to inspire future generations,” Anne Murray Centre board chair Bill Munro said.
t only celebrates a remarkable career, but also the pride and inspiration she continues to bring to Springhill.
“This new exhibit honours a woman whose voice touched millions around the world while never losing sight of her hometown roots,” Gilroy said. “Anne’s Lifetime Achievement Award is a testament to a legacy built on talent, perseverance, and genuine Canadian values.”
The mayor said Murray has always been one of Springhill’s greatest ambassadors.
“Through her music, her generosity, and her enduring connection to this community, she has put our town on the map for generations of visitors. We are proud to unveil this exhibit so that residents and visitors alike can experience the story of an artist whose achievements have helped shape Canada’s cultural landscape,” Gilroy said.
Murray was the Juno Awards first Best Female Vocalist recipient in 1971. She has more Junos than any other artist, with a career total of 26. A trailblazer in pop, country, and adult contemporary music, her catalogue globally has surpassed a billion streams and she has sold over 55 million albums worldwide.
She also paved the way for artists such as Céline Dion, Shania Twain, kd lang, Alanis Morissette and Sarah McLachlan.
“For decades, Anne Murray has represented the very best of what it means to come from a small community with big dreams. This exhibit celebrates a career that broke barriers, earned international recognition and inspired countless Canadians. We are honoured to share this new chapter of her story here at the Anne Murray Centre, where her legacy continues to inspire future generations,” Anne Murray Centre board chair Bill Munro said.
Pugwash Grants
Following is a list of grants for 2026-27.
Large Capital
Chignecto Glooscap Snowmobile Association: $24,000
Cumberland Trails Association: $8,000
Joggins Improvement Committee: $18,000
King Seaman Church Society: $15,000
L.A. Animal Shelter: $5,000
Oxford Agricultural Society: $28,000
Oxford Arena Association: $10,000
Oxford Community Centre: $87,000
Parrsborough Shore Historical Society: $17,000
Route Six Snowmobile: $2,000
Southampton Community Centre: $14,000
Sutherlands Lake Trail Groomers Association: $5,000
Wentworth Learning Centre: $30,000
Small Capital
Cumberland Museum and Archives: $3,000
Diligent River Community Hall Association: $6,620
Fundy Winds Marsh: $3,000
Joggins Fossil Institute: $5,000
King Edward Lodge #86: $6,000
Oxford Marksman Association: $8,550
Spencer’s Island Community Association: $5,000
Springhill Heritage Group: $6,075
Wallace and Area Recreation: $3,750
Large Operations and Maintenance
Amherst Food Assistance Network: $5,000
Cliffs of Fundy: $75,000
Autumn House: $5,000
Greville Bay Shipbuilding Museum Society: $7,500
Joggins Fossil Institute: $29,240
Maggie’s Place: $8,000
Oxford Arena Association: $10,000
Parrsboro and Area Lions Club: $28,000
Pugwash Farmers Market: $2,260
River Hebert-Joggins and Area Community Centre: $40,000
Ship’s Company Theatre: $15,000
Small Operations and Maintenance
Advocate District Development Association: $3,000
Greville Bay Citizens for Health & Fitness: $886.80
Heritage Models Association: $3,000
Joggins Improvement Committee: $2,904
Malagash Area Heritage Association: $3,000
Malagash Mine Community Club: $3,000
Minudie Heritage Association: $1,700
Minudie Tourist Association: $913.20
Parrsborough Shore Historical Society: $3,000
Spencer’s Island Community Association: $1,500
Sport Pugwash: $1,920
Royal Canadian Legion$36: $3,000
Wallace and Area Development Association: $1,960
Wallace Recreation Committee: $1,870
Programs
A Hand Up Society: $2,957
Amherst Little League: $2,587
CARMA: $2,958
Autism NS Cumberland Chapter: $2,957
After the School Bell: $2,957
Mattatal Lake Stewardship Association: $1,390
Parrsboro Band Association: $2,957
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library: $2,957
VON: $2,957
Amherst Mens Slopitch League: $1,108
Parrsborough Shore Historical Society: $2,957
River Hebert-Joggins Community Centre: $2,957
Pugwash Harbourfest Association: $2,957
Parrsboro Creative Arts Association: $2,957
Cumberland County Minor Baseball: $2,957
Amherst Food Assistance Network: $2,957
Maccan Tidal Bore: $1,885
North Cumberland Historical Society: $739
Noth Shore River Restoration Association: $2,957
Malagash Area Heritage Association: $887
Events
TedxPugwash: $1720
Wallace Recreation Committee: $1,806
CANSA: $2,752
Parrsboro Garden Club: $447
Relay for Life – Cumberland Chapter: $894
Cumberland Pride: $688
Parrsboro Band Association: $2,752
All Saints Parish Truth & Reconciliation Committee: $2,752
Village of Pugwash: $2,752
Fibre Arts Festival: $1,376
Joggins Improvement Committee: $1,142
Pugwash Harbourfest Association: $2,752
Bordertown Biker Bash: $2,752
Pugwash Empowerment & Community Enrichment Society: $529
Tri Town Vans: $1,895
Amherst Food Assistance Network: $2,752
Anne Murray Centre: $2,752
Great Amherst Cultural Society: $2,752
Fundy Winds Marsh $458
Malagash Area Heritage Association: $1,376
Bridge Adult Service Centre: $1379