On March 3, 2023, Dr. Edwin A. Dawes, with his two sons Adrian and Michael at his side, quietly slipped away at the age of 97, and was reunited with his beloved wife, Amy.
Since 2015, the Slaight Family Foundation has given away $410,000 through the Allan Slaight Awards. The foundation recognizes the intense dedication and devotion it takes to create art.
The Slaight Family Foundation gives away $50,000 each year to acknowledge shining stars, magic makers and wonder sharers, to support and encourage magic. Nominations are now open.