Whitchurch-Stouffville Heritage Awards

The Town of Stouffville is recognizing significant contributions to built heritage in our community!

The Heritage Awards honour those who have contributed to the conservation, restoration or adaptive reuse of a built heritage property in Whitchurch-Stouffville.

Nominations were open May 15 - July 12, 2024. Thank you to all those who submitted.

Built Heritage Categories

A built heritage property is a building, property or constructed remnant that adds to a community’s heritage and identity.

Recipients are considered in two categories: residential property and non-residential property (i.e. commercial, industrial, institutional, etc.).

Criteria

Properties are evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Architectural significance: This criteria will look at the features of the building and property including craftsmanship, architectural features, and representation of architectural style and time period.
2. Context: This criteria will examine the property in relation to its area – is it notable compared to neighbours? It is a landmark in the community?
3. Historical value: This criteria will examine significant events and people associated with the property.
4. General condition and maintenance: Properties that are not properly maintained should not be nominated.

These criteria are generally drawn from the following policy documents:

• Federal Standards and Guidelines for Conservation of Historic Places in Canada
• Province of Ontario's Eight Guiding Principles in the Conservation of Historic Properties
• Section 6.4.3 of the Town's Official Plan
• Ontario Regulation 9/06: Criteria for Determining Cultural Heritage Value or Interest

The Heritage Advisory Committee invites you to nominate a property you believe should be recognized. Please note, only completed applications can be considered.

For additional information or questions, please contact: wsmuseum@townofws.ca or call (905) 727-8954.