Sarah Polley will take home the ACTRA Toronto award of excellence at the union’s annual honors next month for her acting chops and ‘fierce commitment to Canadian culture.’

‘Sarah Polley is one of Canada’s treasures,’ says union president Karl Pruner. Her recent work includes Dawn of the Dead, Thom Fitzgerald’s 3 Needles and Sturla Gunnarsson’s Beowulf & Grendel.

The Feb. 24 gala will also present juried prizes for best male and female performances.