The 2020 recipients of the Lieutenant Governor?s Ontario Heritage Awards were recognized at a virtual ceremony on February 18, 2021 by the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and the Ontario Heritage Trust. The awards celebrate projects and individuals who made exceptional contributions to heritage conservation in Ontario in 2020.

2020 virtual awards ceremony held on February 18, 2021
Recipients of the 2020 Lieutenant Governor?s Ontario Heritage Awards are:

Carolyn King (Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation) received the Thomas Symons Award for Commitment to Conservation for her leadership and profound commitment to cross-cultural understanding of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.
William Terry (Norfolk) received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his volunteer contributions to the conservation of Norfolk?s community heritage over 28 years. Eight projects received Excellence in Conservation Awards, representing the diversity of approaches to heritage conservation in Ontario that have enriched the province?s places and stories.
Eighteen young people (two individuals and one group) received Youth Achievement awards, recognizing their exceptional volunteer contributions to Ontario?s heritage.

Each recipient and project has demonstrated how heritage can enrich our communities. The projects include the Performance of The Ward Cabaret, a history-based musical play about Toronto?s first immigrant neighbourhood. A restored Second World...