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.
Championing the importance of heritage to city building
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.
2023 Heritage Toronto Award Winners
This year’s 48th Annual Heritage Toronto Awards gala event took place on Monday, October 30, 2023 at the Carlu in downtown Toronto. Seven winners were announced in three juried categories, as well as a People’s Choice Award and a Volunteer Service Award.
Discover the 46 nominees for the 2023 Awards
Six winners were named from 46 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, being selected by Heritage Toronto donors and ceremony attendees.
The 2023 Volunteer Service Award was presented to Erin Mackie.