2015-2016 Heritage Award Recipients Announced
Press Release
February 29, 2016
The City of Saskatoon’s Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee (MHAC) today announced the recipients of the 2015-2016 Heritage Awards. The Committee presents Heritage Awards every second year to recognize contributions to heritage preservation within the City of Saskatoon in the areas of archaeology, history, museums, historic buildings and sites, genealogy, natural history, and folklore.
“The Heritage Awards represent an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the work of preservation, restoration and stewardship of buildings of heritage value and education in our community,” stated Carla Duval-Tyler, Committee Chair. “These awards recognize what is often an immense amount of vision, time, and a financial commitment for something that benefits the entire city.”
“We thank all applicants as they demonstrate a vision on the part of Saskatoon residents and business in preserving, conserving and restoring our local heritage, and maintaining a sense of history as we build for the future of our city,” added Ms. Duval-Tyler.
Organizations were recognized in the following categories:
BUILDING SITES AND GROUNDS
Sensitive Addition (2 Awards)
Academic Health Sciences D Wing Addition
Presented to:
o University of Saskatchewan (Property Owner)
o Henry Downing Architects (Architect)
o Graham Construction and Engineering Ltd.(General contractor)
o Flad Architects (Lab Design Specialists)
St Thomas Moore College 2013 Addition
Presented to:
o Edwards Edwards McEwen Architects (Architects)
o St Thomas More College (Property Owner)
o Quorex Constructions Services Ltd. (Project Manager)
o Robb-Kullman Engineering LLP (Prime Consultant, Structural Engineer)
Adaptive Re-Use (3 Awards)
210/212 20th Street West (Grazing Goat / Green Ark)
Presented to:
o Strata Development Corporation (Property Owner and General Contractor)
433 – 20th Street West (MGM Communications)
Presented to:
o Lionel Wong (Property Owner)
o Strata Development Corporation (General Contractor)
o MGM Communications (Tenant)
616-10th Street East (Brainsport)
Presented to:
o Group2 Architecture (Architect and Designer)
o Brainsport (Property Owner)
o S2 Construction (General Contractor)
Heritage Space (1 Award)
616-10th Street East (Brainsport)
Presented to:
o Group2 Architecture (Architect and Designer)
o Brainsport (Property Owner)
o S2 Construction (General Contractor)
VOLUNTEER PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD
Della Greer
o Commitment to making Saskatoon a place that recognizes and celebrates arts, culture and heritage through her work with the Marr Residence and other agencies.
EDUCATION AWARDS (3 Awards)
Nutana and Broadway Heritage QR Code Tour
Presented to:
o Broadway Business Improvement District
o Nutana Community Association
Spirit of Alliance Monument
Presented to
o J. S. Gauthier, Adrian Stimson, Happy (Ian) Grove (Artists/ Sculptors)
o Chief Darcy Bear (Funder, Visionary)
Joe Wickenhauser
o Commitment to preserving and sharing the history of sexual and gender diversity in Saskatoon through lectures, walking tours, film events, displays and print publications and contributions to social media.
The awards will be presented in City Council Chambers (City Hall) by Mayor Atchison on Monday, February 29, 2016 at 5:00 PM. Reception to follow at The Bassment – 202 4th Avenue North.
Detailed information on the Heritage Awards Program can be found at saskatoon.ca/HeritageAwards.
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