The City of Belleville is seeking nominations for the annual Heritage Revitalization Awards.
The awards celebrate those who who have demonstrated a commitment to either restoring or revitalizing a historical building or landmark in Belleville.
Previous award winners that have been recognized for their work in preserving Belleville’s heritage include: Janna Munkittrick-Colton, Paul Dinkel, Maury Flunder, Jamie Troke, St. Michael Catholic School, Bridge Street United Church, Sir James Whitney School, Studio 237, Signal Brewing Company and We Thrive.
Nominations are being accepted in three categories until February 1:
- Outstanding Revitalization – Nominees have sustained or restored a building’s or property’s original rare or unique quality, early example of style, expression, material or construction method, high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit, or high degree of technical or scientific achievement or adaptive use.
- Landmark Revitalization – Nominees have demonstrated importance in defining, maintaining or supporting the character of an area, or links to their surroundings physically, functionally, visually or historically.
- Preservation of Historical Significance – Nominees have secured long-term community recognition by demonstrating or reflecting the work or ideas of an architect, builder or designer who is significant to our community.
Those interested in submitting nominations for any of the above categories are asked to complete the nomination form and return it along with any supporting documents by mail, email or fax (as noted in the form).
Awards will be presented by the chair of Heritage Belleville during Heritage Week in February.
