Created in memory of Toronto film critic Clyde Gilmour, who contributed to publications including the Toronto Star and the Toronto Telegram (alternatively known as the Toronto Evening Telegram), the Company 3 Luminary Award is given annually to a Canadian who has significantly enriched the understanding and appreciation of Canadian cinema. This includes—but is not limited to—critics, programmers, writers, directors, producers, distributors, actors, academics, cinematographers, technicians, etc. Anyone who can viably be seen as forwarding Canadian cinema / cinema culture through their work is eligible.

The winner for the 26th annual TFCA Awards, is Steve Gravestock, longtime Canadian film programmer at the Toronto International Film Festival. As part of his recognition, Gravestock was invited to select an emerging filmmaker to receive $50,000 in services courtesy of Company 3. His selection, announced at the 2023 Gala, was to share the prize between Hugh Gibson and Frieda Luk.

Previous winners

2021 – David Cronenberg

2020 – Jason Ryle

2019 – Michèle Maheux

2018 – Tantoo Cardinal

2017 – Zacharias Kunuk

2016 – Alanis Obomsawin

2015 – Deepa Mehta

2014 – Piers Handling

2013 – Norman Jewison

2012 – not awarded

2011 – John Dunning

2009 – Mark Peranson

2008 – not awarded

2007 – not awarded

2006 – Allan King

2005 – Robin Wood

2004 – Kay Armitage

2003 – not awarded

2002 – Wayne Clarkson

2001 – James Quandt

2000 – not awarded

1999 – Elwy Yost

1998 – Gerald Pratley

1997 – Clyde Gilmour