Do you have a favourite historic heritage building in King Township? Help us celebrate its history by nominating it for the prestigious King Township Heritage Award.
A heritage property is a building, structure, streetscape, district or natural heritage landscape of historical architectural or cultural interest or value.
Nominations can be submitted online here starting today through Friday, June 28.
The King Heritage Award is presented annually by the King Township Heritage Advisory Committee and is meant to put a spotlight on historic properties that contribute to our understanding of the unique culture and heritage found in the Township of King. It recognizes excellence in the preservation, maintenance, restoration and/or enhancement of the Township's cultural heritage resources.
The Heritage Advisory Committee will evaluate the nominees based on predetermined criteria, focusing on cultural heritage value and interest. They will also assess the extent to which a property stands out due to the creativity used in its conservation and the evident commitment from current owners to maintaining or improving the building.
All nominations will be reviewed and selected by the Heritage Advisory Committee. The winning property will be honored with a framed artist’s rendering of their home at a Council meeting later this year. A copy of the artist’s rendering is also placed in one of the meeting rooms at the King Township Municipal Centre. The most recent winner was the heritage home at 4120, 15th Sideroad.
The Heritage Advisory Committee is made up of volunteers with expertise in heritage and community matters and advises Council on the conservation and management of the Township's cultural heritage resources.
The Committee is supported by the Heritage Coordinator in the Planning Division and meets once a month to discuss heritage-related matters in the Township.
For more information, contact King’s Heritage Coordinator by email at heritage@king.ca or by phone at 905-833-4067. To learn more about heritage planning in King Township, visit king.ca/heritage.
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Steve Pellegrini
Mayor, King Township
"The King Township Heritage Award aims to spotlight historic properties that contribute to our unique local culture, history and heritage. We encourage everyone to participate and help us recognize the outstanding efforts of those who preserve our township's heritage."
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Township of King
Jason Ballantyne, Communications Officer
Township of King | Phone: 905-833-5321 | Email: media@king.ca