HMHC Heritage Recognition Awards

As a city, we want to congratulate award recipients, and celebrate the significant contributions of property owners, educators, developers and volunteers in the conservation of Hamilton’s heritage.

Congratulations to the 2026 HMHC Heritage Recognition Award Recipients

Multiple award recipients will be recognized across these award categories:

Historical Award Recipient Mapping

View the location of previous HMHC Heritage Recognition Award recipients.

To be eligible, these criteria must be met:

• 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 Inventory and Research Working Group, the Education Work Group and the Policy and Design Working Group.

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 Herita​ge 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