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.
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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.
Deadline for Built Heritage nominations extended!
We are still accepting nomination applications for the Built Heritage category! The deadline for this category is extended until Friday, July 31, at 11:59 PM. Please review the Award Criteria and submit your application using our online form below:
Thank you for submitting your Book and Public History nominations!
Nomination applications in the Book and Public History categories for the 51st Annual Heritage Toronto Awards were closed on Sunday, July 19, at 11:59 PM. All applicants will receive information in August 2026 on if their projects have been accepted as an official nominee.
Questions? Contact Melissa Cortez, Programs Coordinator.
2025 Award Winners
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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Learn more about past events, Awards winners, and Toronto’s architecture.
