Heritage Awards

Overview

Presented by the Alberta government, the Heritage Awards recognize individuals, non-profit organizations, corporations, municipalities and First Nations and Metis settlements for their significant contributions to the protection, preservation and promotion of Alberta's heritage.

Recipients were recognized at an awards ceremony in the Queen Elizabeth II Building in Edmonton on October 3, 2022. 

• See list of 2022 recipients

Award categories

Heritage Conservation Award

Recognizes projects that demonstrate excellence in the conservation of a Provincial or Municipal Historic Resource; the identification, protection and management of historic places; or the protection and management of palaeontological and archaeological resources.

Projects must have been completed within the last 3 years.

Heritage Awareness Award

Recognizes research, publications or public engagement projects that have deepened our understanding and promoted greater awareness of Alberta’s heritage.

Projects must have been completed within the last 3 years.

Outstanding Achievement Award

Recognizes an individual’s or organization’s exemplary long-term leadership and contribution to the preservation and presentation of Alberta’s history.

Individuals should have a minimum of 10 years involvement with heritage in the province  and have made personal contributions to the field well beyond the responsibilities of any heritage related employment. Organizations should have a minimum of 10 years involvement with heritage in the province.

Past winners

• Heritage Award winners 2018 (PDF, 430 KB)
• Heritage Award winners 2016 (PDF, 36 KB)
• Heritage Award winners 2014 (PDF, 25 KB)

Eligibility

Eligible nominees

• individuals residing in Alberta
• Alberta-based organizations including:
  • non-profit organizations
  • corporations
  • churches
  • schools
  • municipalities
  • First Nations and Metis Settlements
  • self-nominations

Ineligible nominees

• deceased individuals
• nominees who are unaware of, or disapprove the nomination
• staff of Alberta Culture

How to nominate

Step 1. Read the guidelines and complete the nomination package

• Heritage Awards Guidelines
• Heritage Awards Nomination Form

Include the following documents in your nomination package:

• completed nomination form signed by the nominee
• letter of nomination signed by the nominator
• details of why this project, individual or organization is being nominated
  • explain how the nominee demonstrates excellence in the protection, preservation and promotion of Alberta’s heritage
• biography/profile of the individual(s) or organization involved
• press clippings, letters of support or any other pertinent materials
• photographs illustrating project, where applicable

Please note:

• It is the responsibility of the nominator to provide sufficient and relevant materials to support the nomination.
• Incomplete submissions may be considered ineligible for consideration by the review committee.
• Nomination submissions and supporting materials will be retained by the Alberta government.
• Nominees may only receive an award in one category.

Step 2. Submit the nomination package

Drop off, mail, courier or email your nomination package to:

Heritage Awards Program
Old St. Stephen’s College Building
8820 112 Street
Edmonton, Alberta  T6G 2P8
Email: [email protected]

After you submit a nomination

• The heritage awards review committee will evaluate the nominations.
• The Minister of Alberta Culture will make the final decision.

Contact

For more information, contact the Program Coordinator:

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-431-2305
Toll free: 310-0000 followed by the number (in Alberta)
Email: [email protected]

Address:
Heritage Awards Program
Old St. Stephen’s College Building
8820 112 Street
Edmonton, Alberta  T6G 2P8