HMHC Heritage Recognition Awards

For additional information or a copy of the Terms of Reference for the HMHC Heritage Recognition Awards, contact:
Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee
Attn: Loren Kolar, Legislative Coordinator
Call 905-546-2424 ext. 2604
Email [email protected]

Hamilton Heritage Recognition Awards Recipients
Congratulations to this year's recipients, recognizing significant contributions to the conservation of Hamilton’s heritage across 11 award categories.
Each year the Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee presents the HMHC Heritage Recognition Awards. Founded in 2007, these awards celebrate the significant contributions of property owners, educators, developers and volunteers in the conservation of Hamilton’s heritage. The Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee makes a formal presentation to the award winners at their annual Heritage Recognition Awards Celebration in June.
Congratulations to the 2022 HMHC Heritage Recognition Award Recipients
Call for Nominations
Call for Nominations is Open
The Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee is currently accepting nominations HMHC Heritage Recognition Awards.
- Properties must be located in the City of Hamilton.
- Properties must be considered to have cultural heritage value or interest, but are not required to be listed on the Inventory, on the Municipal Heritage Register or designated under the Ontario Heritage Act.
- All property uses are eligible (residential, commercial, institutional, private, public, etc.)
- When applicable, a renting or leasing tenant of a heritage property and / or a project team is also eligible or can be named as a co-recipient along with the property owner. The Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee tries to recognize all known parties related to the property’s successful conservation.
- Active members of the Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee and all related committees and working groups are not eligible for award nomination, including the Heritage Permit Review Subcommittee, the Cross-Melville Heritage Conservation District Advisory Committee, the Inventory and Research Working Group, the Education Work Group and the Policy and Design Working Group.
Award Categories
There are the award categories for the HMHC Heritage Recognition Awards. Not all award categories presented annually, and are subject to change.
Heritage Property Conservation Award
Presented to property owners who have demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the conservation, restoration and preservation of Hamilton’s built heritage.
Heritage Property Developer Recognition Award
Presented to heritage property developers who have demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the conservation, restoration and preservation of Hamilton’s built heritage.
Adaptive Reuse of a Heritage Property Award
Presented to property owners who have demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the conservation, restoration and preservation of Hamilton's built heritage through adaptive reuse
Cultural Heritage Landscape Award
Recognizing the efforts of an individual or team who has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the conservation of Hamilton’s cultural heritage landscapes.
Sustainable Design in Heritage Award
Presented to property owners who have demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the conservation Hamilton’s built heritage in a sustainable manner, including the introduction of energy conservation measures.
Making Heritage Accessible Award
Presented to heritage property owners who have demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the conservation of Hamilton’s heritage by making an inaccessible property accessible to all citizens of Hamilton.
Education in Heritage Award
Recognizing the efforts of local historians and educators who have played a significant role in educating people on the conservation of Hamilton’s tangible and intangible heritage.
The Art of Heritage Recognition Award
Recognizing the efforts of local artists who have played a significant role in educating people on the conservation of Hamilton’s tangible and intangible heritage.
Heritage Group, Society or Specialty Team Award
Recognizing the efforts of a heritage group, society or specialty team who has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the conservation of Hamilton’s heritage.
Heritage Streetscape Revitalization Award
Recognizing the efforts of a property owner who has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the enhancement of Hamilton’s heritage streetscape through conservation and revitalization.
Specialized Heritage Craft and Trade
Excellence in a heritage trade, recognizing the use of construction techniques and materials that are compatible to the building’s original architectural qualities; demonstrating a high level of craftsmanship.
Heritage Volunteer Recognition