2025 recipients of the Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Awards

“The 2025 recipients of the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards prove that conservation works best when dedicated and passionate people are at the centre of it. These exceptional people have stepped up by volunteering, fundraising and partnering in their communities, and so Ontario’s heritage thrives. Their spirit inspires me and their efforts enrich life in communities around the province.” — John Ecker, Chair, Board of Directors, Ontario Heritage Trust

The Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards honour the people who uphold the integrity of the heritage sector, and the achievements born from their dedication. From restoration projects and digital resources to exhibitions and bodies of work, Ontario’s heritage comprises the hard work of volunteers, professionals and organizations that conserve and celebrate the stories of our communities for the present and for future generations.