Saugeen Shores would once again like to recognize someone who is trying to preserve the town's heritage.
The Heritage Conservation Award has been handed out annually since 2002, with the exception of last year.
The Saugeen Shores Municipal Heritage Committee uses the award as a way to honour residents who have worked to conserve an older building or environmental heritage site, or those who promote the Town’s cultural heritage.
Previous winners include the Walker House and St. Paul's Anglican Church. Recent individuals who have won include Jane Kramer in 2020, Bill Streeter in 2019, and Duncan McCallum in 2018.
Nominations for the award have opened. Qualifying activities include:
• Voluntary public promotion of the importance of preserving significant heritage structures
• Leadership in the restoration and preservation of heritage structures (buildings, bridges, etc.)
• Long-standing voluntary service as a member of a Municipal Heritage Committee or other organization dedicated to preserving heritage structures
• Personal collections of local artifacts, heritage photographs, or memorabilia that are shared with the community to promote appreciation of heritage
• Creation of a historical record based on research, and curation of local heritage features, personalities, and events used to celebrate, communicate, and honour the collective Heritage of Saugeen Shores with the community
• Cultural excellence in leadership
There is no monetary prize involved, but this year's winner will receive their award from the Mayor at a public ceremony.
Nominations can be made on the Town's website.
