November 2023

HERITAGE TORONTO AWARDS

Winners announced!

The winners of the 2023 Heritage Toronto Awards were announced on Monday, October 30.

Five winners were named from 46 nominees in three juried categories: Public History, Book, and Built Heritage. In addition, Heritage Toronto's supporters and event attendees selected a Peoples' Choice Award winner from among the Public History nominees. 

At the ceremony, the Heritage Toronto Board also presented our Volunteer Service Award to Erin Mackie in recognition of her many years of outstanding dedication to our charity.

Read the full list of winners and learn more about their inspiring work.

80 Richmond, Heritage Planning & Architecture Award winners. Award presented by Clifford Restoration Ltd. Image: Herman Custodio

North Wing Coat of Arms Conservation, Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Crafts & Trades Award winners. Award presented by Aird & Berlis. Image: Herman Custodio

Albert Campbell District Library, Adaptive Reuse Award winners. Award presented by Woodcliffe Landmark Properties. Image: Ashley Duffus

Anna Gallagher-Ross accepting the Book award on behalf of Daniel Ross, author of The Heart of Toronto. Award presented by LiUNA! Local 183. Image: Ashley Duffus

"A Big Vision for Little Jamaica," Public History Award winners. Award presented by Heritage Restoration Inc. Image: Ashley Duffus

Colm Hogan, "Sketched Out: The Digitized Graffiti Series," Peoples' Choice Award winner. Award presented by Heritage Restoration Inc. Image: Herman Custodio

Mayor Olivia Chow makes opening remarks at the 2023 Heritage Toronto Awards on October 30. Image: Herman Custodio

Emerging historians at the Heritage Toronto Awards on October 30, 2023. Image: Ashley Duffus

Presenting Sponsor

PLAQUES

Jackie Shane plaque unveiling, Toronto, June 23, 2023. Image: Oscar Akamine

DID YOU KNOW...

Heritage Toronto runs one of the most active plaque programs in the world?

Now in our 54th year, we're responsible for 884 plaques across Toronto. We install about 30 plaques annually, meaning we will reach plaque 1,000 in about four years.

With this milestone approaching, we are taking a step back and reviewing what we do—and we need your help. Tell us what you know (or don't know) about the Heritage Toronto plaques program by taking a short, eight-minute survey.

Your feedback will help us make important decisions about the future of the program.

EDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT

"Jazz Band," 1947. Illustration by Michael Snow. Collection of Michael Snow. Courtesy of the Art Canada Institute.

FREE JAZZ IN A FREE CITY

The Artists’ Jazz Band reflected the dynamic arts scene of Toronto in the 1960s. Created by a collective of famous painters who experimented in free jazz, the Artists' Jazz Band is a case study in how the city went from "Toronto the Good" to "Toronto the Cool." Learn about the band's impact on the city in this new digital story.

STATE OF HERITAGE

Entrance to The 519, Toronto, Jan 9, 2022. Image: Herman Custodio

On November 30, join us for a multi-perspective community discussion, facilitated by a panel of heritage professionals and guided by a group of emerging historians.

During an evening of listening, learning, and sharing, hear firsthand about the heritage landscape from prominent leaders and aspiring professionals, and collaborate with your fellow Torontonians to share and examine the heritage issues that matter most to you.