Heritage Toronto Awards

The Heritage Toronto Awards is the city’s premiere heritage event and our major fundraiser of the year. Join us in celebrating outstanding accomplishments in the field and to learn about exciting new opportunities and projects.

Recognizing extraordinary contributions to Toronto’s heritage

The 50th Annual Heritage Toronto Awards will take place on Monday, October 20. The Awards Ceremony will celebrate outstanding achievements in the heritage sector with the presentation of Awards in the following categories: Book, Built Heritage, Public History, and People’s Choice.

Since 1974, the Heritage Toronto Awards have celebrated individuals, organizations, and the projects they create. The annual ceremony brings together these extraordinary nominees and city influencers from across its culture, development, and policy-making communities.

Special Offer

We’re pleased to offer a 20% discount on all nominated books purchased online at the Spacing Store. Use the code HTA2025 to add these great books to your Fall reading list.

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Land Acknowledgement

We recognize that Indigenous heritage is essential to Toronto’s heritage.

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2025 Award Winners Announced

Six winners were named from 60 nominees in three categories: Book, Public History, and Built Heritage. Five of the categories were independently judged by a jury of experts, with the sixth category, the People’s Choice Award, chosen by Heritage Toronto donors and Awards ticket holders.

The 2025 Volunteer Service Award was presented to Kathy Grant.

The 2025 Special Achievement Award was presented to Michael McClelland.

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2025 Special Achievement Award

The Heritage Toronto Board is proud to present the 2025 Special Achievement Award to heritage architect and author Michael McClelland, whose career has transformed how we understand, conserve, and experience Toronto’s built heritage.

Discover the 60 Award Nominees for 2025

Discover the full list of the 60 nominees for the 50th Annual Heritage Toronto Awards, representing the three juried categories (Book, Built Heritage, and Public History) as well as the People’s Choice Award.

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Book Award Nominees

The Book Award recognizes written works that engage with all aspects of heritage in Toronto.

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Built Heritage Nominees

The Built Heritage category recognizes excellence in built heritage projects through three awards: Adaptive Reuse, Heritage Planning & Architecture, and Crafts & Trades.