Heritage Conservation Awards

The Heritage Conservation Award recognizes community members' contributions to promoting the unique history of the Town of Saugeen Shores. The Municipal Heritage Committee is responsible for running the awards competition, reviewing nominees, and selecting a winner. For further information, please see the Heritage Conservation Award Program Policy.

Award Criteria

The following are examples of the types of activities that qualify:

Voluntary public promotion of the importance of preserving significant heritage structures
Leadership in the restoration and preservation of heritage structures (buildings, bridges, etc.)
Long-standing voluntary service as a member of a Municipal Heritage Committee or other organization dedicated to preserving heritage structures
Personal collections of local artifacts, heritage photographs, or memorabilia that are shared with the community to promote appreciation of heritage
Creation of a historical record based on research, and curation of local heritage features, personalities, and events used to celebrate, communicate, and honour the collective Heritage of Saugeen Shores with the community
Cultural excellence in leadership

Nominations

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Saugeen Shores Annual Heritage Conservation Award.

If you would like to nominate someone for this award, please include the nominee’s name, address, and phone number; your contact information, and why you think they deserve this honour. Nominations can be received at the Municipal Office located at 600 Tomlinson Drive, P.O. Box 820, Port Elgin, Ontario N0H 2C0 at the Clerk’s attention, or via email at clerk@saugeenshores.ca. All nominations must be received by March 31, 2026.

For further information, contact the Municipal Office at 519-832-2008 extension 197.

Past Winners

View the following list of award winners:

2025 – Diane Huber
2024 – Sheila Latham
2023 – Linda Doll
2022 – An award was not issued
2021 – The Walker House
2020 – Jane Kramer
2019 – Bill Streeter
2018 – Duncan McCallum
2017 – Joyce Johnston
2016 – Jeanette Steeves
2015 – Ken Cassavoy
2014 – St. Paul's Anglican Church, Southampton
2013 – Saugeen Rail Trail Committee, Saugeen Shores
2012 – Walter Mackowski, Southampton
2011 – Jack and Marion McDermid, Saugeen Township
2010 – Matt and Tim Weichel, Southampton
2009 – Dunblane Church Committee
2008 – Brian Cleaver and the Southampton Art School Restoration Committee
2007 – Audrey Underwood
2006 – Jack Shilling
2005 – Grosvenors Restaurant

Contact Us

Town of Saugeen Shores
600 Tomlinson Drive, P.O. Box 820
Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C0
Phone 519-832-2008
Toll Free 1-866-832-2008
Fax 519-832-2140