Maple Ridge, B.C., Nov. 24, 2025 — Do you know a local history hero, a heritage champion, or a project that is helping preserve our community’s past for future generations? The City of Maple Ridge is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Heritage Awards, a celebration of the people, places, and stories that shape our shared identity.
The Heritage Awards recognize individuals, organizations, and sites that have made meaningful contributions to the heritage and history of Maple Ridge, whether through a single impactful project or through a long-standing commitment to conservation and community storytelling.
“We are truly fortunate to have residents, groups, and businesses deeply committed to protecting the stories and places that define Maple Ridge,” said Mayor Ruimy. “When you nominate someone, you’re helping shine a light on the people, places, and projects that safeguard and share the stories that make our community unique.”
Nominations are being accepted in the following categories:
- Heritage Site Award: Recognizes a well maintained and/or restored public or private building, site, or physical feature with historic value that is identified on the Heritage Inventory, Register, or is Designated.
- Bernice Gehring History Hero Award: Recognizes the achievements of an individual or group that have contributed to the recognition of Maple Ridge in its historical context.
- Sheila Nickols Award: Honours those who preserve and share historical facts, memories, objects, or documents that keep Maple Ridge’s history alive.
- Stewardship of a Community Cultural Asset Award: Celebrates efforts to conserve cultural practices, traditions, spaces, skills, or knowledge that strengthen appreciation of our community’s heritage.
- Youth Heritage Award: Highlights the passion and dedication of a young person or youth group (age 25 and under) making an impact in heritage conservation.
Nomination Deadline: January 4, 2026
Award recipients will be honoured during Heritage Week in February at a special celebration at the Albion Community Centre.
Learn more about the award criteria and submit a nomination at: MapleRidge.ca/HeritageAwards.
For additional information, contact Planning@MapleRidge.ca.
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Media Contact:
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