If you know of an individual or group who’s made their mark on heritage conservation in Vancouver, the City wants to know about it.
Nominations are being sought for this year’s Heritage Awards.
The “Hobbit House” James Residence, 587 West King Edward was recognized in 2017 (City of Vancouver)
They can be submitted in these areas:
- Heritage Conservation: restoration, rehabilitation, adaptive re-use or continued maintenance of buildings, structures, cultural landscapes or other natural features including seismic or energy-efficiency upgrades.
- Advocacy: efforts by an individual or group resulting in the preservation of a heritage site or addressing broader heritage issues.
- Education and Awareness: the use of a publication, exhibit, activity, social media or website to promote an aspect of heritage conservation or local history.
- Community Revitalization: improvements related to heritage conservation, planning or other management initiatives.
Projects must have been completed within the past six years and not have previously received a City of Vancouver Heritage Award. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 3, 2019 at 4 p.m. Submission requirements and nomination forms can be found online.
The Heritage Awards will be presented in spring 2019. The awards are presented every other year, mostly recently in 2017.
See the list of 2017 winners, and 2015 winners.
