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Heritage Toronto Awards

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.

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: BookPublic 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.

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