2014 EVENT INFO
The 40th annual Heritage Toronto Awards and William Kilbourn Memorial Lecture was held on the evening of Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at the Royal Conservatory of Music — 273 Bloor Street West. This year’s William Kilbourn Memorial Lecture was given by Jack Diamond and the host of the evening was Garvia Bailey.
The William Kilbourn Memorial Lecture was delivered by Jack Diamond, Principal, Diamond Schmitt Architects, an internationally renowned firm that has contributed much to this city. An Officer of the Order of Canada noted for his efforts to preserve and improve urban environments, Mr. Diamond provided an assessment of the past 40 years of city building in his lecture “Toronto 1974-2014: A Challenge from the Field” (click to watch the video of his lecture).
Jack Diamond has practiced architecture since 1968 and is recognized for his astute interpretation of site and context across a wide range of award-winning building types, from civic and residential to performing arts and academic projects. Previous work includes the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto, the Israeli Foreign Ministry, Southbrook Winery in Niagara, Ontario and the Life Sciences Complex at McGill University in Montreal.Current project include the New Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia and a private residence in Switzerland.
He is a Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Gold Medalist and an Honourary Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. He is a member of the Order of Ontario and an Officer of the Order of Canada.
Click here for more about Garvia.
TICKETS
The Nominees’ Reception at 6:00 PM celebrates the achievements of the 2014 Heritage Toronto Awards nominees and includes complimentary bar service and hors d’oeuvres. Ticket purchasers will also receive entry to the 7:30 PM Heritage Toronto Awards and William Kilbourn Memorial Lecture, to an informal closing reception following the program, and a $50.00 tax receipt (all proceeds support Heritage Toronto). Tickets: $110.00
The General Program at 7:30 PM is a premier cultural event combines the annual William Kilbourn Memorial Lecture with an awards ceremony to celebrate outstanding contributions to the promotion and conservation of our city’s heritage. Ticket purchasers also receive entry to the informal closing reception following the program.
Tickets: $15.00 – $30.00 (click here to buy tickets)
General Admission……………………….$30.00
Member Admission……………………….$15.00
(members will receive their discount code mid-September)
Student Admission……………………….$15.00
Group Discount (5 or more)………….$25.00
Closing Reception
An informal reception for all in attendance, which includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres.
| Time: | Nominees’ Reception starts at 6:00 p.m. Program begins at 7:30 p.m. |
| Location: | Koerner Hall, Royal Conservatory TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning 273 Bloor Street West, just west of the Royal Ontario MuseumEnter off Bloor Street, through the modern glass and stone ‘Box Office’ entrance on the west side of the building. |
| TTC Access: | The Royal Conservatory is located between the St. George Subway Station (Bedford Road exit) and the Museum Subway Station |
| Parking: | A ‘Green P’ city parking lot is located on Bedford Road just north of Bloor Street |
ABOUT THE EVENT
Heritage Toronto Awards
Heritage Toronto Awards and William Kilbourn Memorial Lecture evening is an important event on Toronto’s cultural calendar. It’s our chance to celebrate outstanding city builders – individuals, corporations, and community groups – who have woven our shared heritage into the fabric of their work with exceptional results.
Awards categories recognize the best in new books, short publications, architecture and craftsmanship, media, and community heritage volunteer efforts.
William Kilbourn Memorial Lecture
The William Kilbourn Memorial Lecture is named for William Kilbourn, an academic, writer, politician, mentor and champion of the arts and humanities who personified the richness of life in Toronto. In his memory, a speaker is chosen each year who will reflect his passion and dedication to our city. Previous speakers have included: David Crombie, Adrienne Clarkson, David Mirvish, John Fulford, Ursula Franklin, Peter Oundjian, Cameron Bailey, Chief Bryan Laforme and Gail Dexter Lord.
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SPONSORS
Thanks you to our 2014 sponsors who make this event possible!
PRESENTING SPONSOR
NOMINEES’ RECEPTION SPONSORS
COMPANION SPONSORS COMPANION SUPPORTER
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
Buttcon Ltd.
Aird & Berlis LLP
Colonial Building Restoration
CS & P Architects Inc.
Diamond Schmitt Architects
Dream Unlimited Corp
E.R.A. Architects Inc.
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers – Local 353
Mirvish Enterprises
+ VG Architects
Toronto Society of Architects
Unterman McPhail Associates
Urbanspace Property Group
York Heritage Properties
MEDIA SPONSOR
CATERERS
10Tation
Caplansky’s
Rodney’s Oyster House
NOMINEES/WINNERS
This award recognizes volunteer community-based organizations in each of the four Community Council areas as defined by Toronto City Council. Organizations must be currently active, and have either initiated or completed a significant activity that promotes, protects or preserves cultural or natural heritage in its specific Community Council area or across the wider city of Toronto. This is a cash award and no organization is eligible to receive it more than once every five years.
Baby Point Heritage Foundation
Harbord Village Residents’ Association 
Lawrence Park Heritage Committee
The Riverdale Historical Society
Scarborough Historical Society
Click here to see the nominees and winners for the Media category
This category salutes projects such as films, videos, websites, and mobile digital applications that educate the public about aspects of Toronto’s archaeological, built, cultural and natural heritage and history.
Click here to see the nominees and winners for the Book category
This category recognizes well-written non-fiction books published in 2013 that explore Toronto’s archaeological, built, cultural or natural heritage and history.
Along the Shore: Rediscovering Toronto’s Waterfront Heritage
Confessions of a Fairy’s Daughter: Growing Up with a Gay Dad
Full Count: Four Decades of Blue Jays Baseball
Gambatte: Generations of Perserverance and Politics
Recollections of a Neighbourhood: Huron-Sussex from UTS to Stop Spadina
Setting a Fine Table: Historical Desserts and Drinks from the Officers’ Kitchens at Fort York
Smart Address: Art Deco, Style Moderne & Their Contemporaries in Toronto
The Juggler’s Children: A Journey into Family, Legend and the Genes that Bind Us
The Massey Murder: A Maid, Her Master, and the Trial that Shocked a Country
The Stop: How the Fight for Good Food Transformed a Community and Inspired a Movement
Click here to see the nominees and winners for the Short Publication category
This category salutes projects such as films, videos, websites, and mobile digital applications that educate the public about aspects of Toronto’s archaeological, built, cultural and natural heritage and history.
Defending York: The 1813 Diary of Ely Playter
John Montgomery: Publican or Rebel?
The Country Estate of William Hume Blake
Joy Kogawa, On Reconciling with Japan’s Past
Historicist: We are Confident that Victory is in Sight
Creating the Cult of Laura Secord
Click here to see the nominees and winners for the William Greer Architectural Conservation and Craftsmanship category
Bridgepoint Hospital Mosaic Mural Relocation, 14 St Matthews Rd.
Bridgepoint Active Healthcare Administration Building (former Don Jail), 14 St. Matthews Rd.
Lassonde Mining Innovation Centre; University of Toronto, 170 College St
John F. Taylor House – Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto Residence, 2 O’Connor Dr.
Market Street Redevelopment, 8 Market St.; 87 Front St.; 10-12 Market St.
O’Connor Estate Buildings, 50 Rowena Dr.
The Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church of St. Archangel Michael, 212 Delaware Ave.
