--February 16, 2012.
The National Awards Program celebrates individuals, organizations, businesses and municipalities whose work gives new life to Canada’s communities.
We invite you to submit a nomination for our juried awards no later than March 19, 2012 in one or more of the following categories:
· Gabrielle Léger Award for Lifetime Achievement in Heritage Conservation
Named after the wife of former Canadian Governor General Jules Léger, this award recognizes individuals for their outstanding service to the country in the cause of heritage conservation.
· Lieutenant-Governor’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Heritage Conservation at the Provincial/Territorial Level
This award recognizes outstanding achievement by an individual or group in the province in which the Heritage Canada Foundation’s annual conference is held. This year it will be held in Quebec.
Recipients will be fêted at a gala ceremony as part of our annual conference in Montreal this October.
For information on nomination procedures and past award recipients, visit our website at www.heritagecanada.org.
The Heritage Canada Foundation is a national, membership-based, non profit organization with a mandate to promote the preservation of Canada’s historic buildings and places. Please join or make a tax-deductible donation today.
For further information:
Carolyn Quinn, Director of Communications, cquinn@heritagecanada.org
Telephone: 613-237-1066 ext. 229; Cell: 613-797-7206
