Heritage Awards

The City of Maple Ridge Heritage Awards are given out in recognition of special initiatives, accomplishments, and projects that have advanced heritage conservation and awareness in our community. 

Nominations are Open for 2026!

Nomination Categories

The Heritage Awards recognize individuals, organizations, and sites, from either the private or public sector that have contributed to the heritage and/or history of Maple Ridge.  

Nominees may be proposed for their long-term dedication to heritage, for a single effort that made a notable difference, for leadership and vision in educating the public, or for a project or action that had a positive outcome for built heritage in Maple Ridge. The categories for nominees are:

  • 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

Deadline

All nominations must be received by January 4, 2026.

Award recipients will be honoured during Heritage Week in February 2026 at a special celebration at the Albion Community Centre.

The City of Maple Ridge will not disclose nominator information to the nominee.
Nomination Category
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.
Recognizes the achievements of an individual or group that have contributed to the recognition of Maple Ridge in its historical context.
Honours those who preserve and share historical facts, memories, objects, or documents that keep Maple Ridge’s history alive.
Celebrates efforts to conserve cultural practices, traditions, spaces, skills, or knowledge that strengthen appreciation of our community’s heritage.
Highlights the passion and dedication of a young person or youth group (age 25 and under) making an impact in heritage conservation.
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Past Heritage Award Winners

Questions?

If you have any questions about past Heritage Awards or how to nominate a person, organization, or place, please contact:
Heritage@MapleRidge.ca.