Philip Lindsay McLeod
Thank you to all who joined us for the sold out, two-day celebration, celebrating Scot of The Year 2026. This prestigious award was presented to Windsor's own Philip Lindsay McLeod, recognizing his creative legacy and meaningful impact.
The Cèilidh on Friday, April 10, 2026, followed by the Tartan Day Parade and Scot of the Year Award Event on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Windsor, Ontario.
The Scottish Studies Society’s Scot of the Year Award, established in 1993, honours individuals with a Scottish connection who have achieved distinction through their contributions to Canadian society or the international community.
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Philip Lindsay McLeod
SCOT OF THE YEAR 2026
Phil McLeod at at SHŌ Art Spirit & Performance, Scot of The Year Cèilidh. Photo by Peter Freele.
Philip Lindsay McLeod
SCOT OF THE YEAR 2026
Below is a visual sampling of Phil McLeod’s work, heritage, and community impact—curated in support of his nomination for Scottish Studies Society, Scot of the Year 2026.
Explore more of Phil’s work and legacy through the links below.
Phil McLeod at at SHŌ Art Spirit & Performance event. Photo by Lupita Amaya.
Phil McLeod in Scotland 2022.
SHŌ Art Spirit & Performance postcard (with the SHŌ tagline inspired by the Clan McLeod motto), shows some of the events that have taken place.
SHŌ Art Spirit & Performance 35,000 sq. feet of event, gallery and studio space in the Olde Walkerville area of Windsor.
SHŌ Art Spirit & Performance with the doors open to the street in Olde Walkerville area of Windsor.
Phil McLeod with SHŌ partners Susan McLeod and Lorraine Steele, recipients of the Windsor Endowment for the Arts - Community Arts Leadership Award.
Phil McLeod with SHŌ partners Susan McLeod and Lorraine Steele, with artists of the Light & Shadow gallery show at SHŌ.
An immensely impressive set design for Theatre Alive’s Les Misérables by Phil McLeod, created with the support of a talented team of assistants.
SHŌ production of Threshhold of Magic: The Death and Life of Tom Thomson.
Building the set for Threshold of Magic: The Death and Life of Tom Thomson at SHŌ.
Jeffrey Bastien plays Tom Thomson inThreshold of Magic: The Death and Life of Tom Thomson at SHŌ.
Threshold of Magic: The Death and Life of Tom Thomson from SHŌ at the Heliconian Centre in Toronto.
In the intimate glow of SHŌ, Phil McLeod's masterful set design has produced a large variety of corporate and private events, art, theatrical, musical, and fashion shows that weave mood and light into an ethereal embrace.
Phil McLeod working on a private commission.
Phil McLeod along with SHŌ partner Lorraine Steele working on a corporate commission.
Phil McLeod, Principal of Partners Marketing Inc., supported Windsor-Essex businesses for over 20 years with major clients including Caesars Windsor and Kmart Canada to name a few.
Phil McLeod as a long-time member of the Scottish Society of Windsor Pipe Band.
Phil McLeod handcrafted sporrans he constructs from reclaimed leather, furs, and silver.
Phil McLeod on the town.
Phil McLeod donned in full regalia.
A drawing of Phil McLeod done by his son Illustrator Kagan McLeod in his book Draw People Every Day.
Phil McLeod in Scotland with family including his sons, filmmaker Sean McLeod and illustrator Kagan McLeod.
Phil McLeod with Susan McLeod wife and business partner at SHŌ.