
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
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.
Land Acknowledgement
We recognize that Indigenous heritage is essential to Toronto’s heritage.
Submit your project for the 2025 Heritage Toronto Awards
Nominations are now open for the 50th Annual Heritage Toronto Awards. Nomination applications will be accepted in the categories of Book, Built Heritage, and Public History. Applications must be submitted online by Sunday, July 13, 2025 by 11:59 pm ET.
Please review the 2025 eligibility criteria for each category:
Ready to submit a nomination?
Submit your application using our online forms below:
Questions? Contact Laura Carlson, Manager of Public Programs.
2024 Award Winners
Six winners were named from 53 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 ceremony attendees.
The 2024 Volunteer Service Award was presented to Greg Heal.
Our 2024 Presenting Sponsor

Our 2024 Supporters
Take Note
Learn more about past events, Awards winners, and Toronto’s architecture.