The programs provide municipal councils, regional councils, First Nation Band Councils and Métis Community Councils with the opportunity to recognize individuals, groups and communities who do exceptional heritage volunteer work.

Those selected receive a certificate of recognition and a pin honouring their service. Individuals have been recognized for leadership of natural heritage conservation and restoration projects, long-standing voluntary service to local heritage organizations, production of local history publications and participation in the preservation of heritage buildings.

Please send completed forms and supporting material to the Ontario Heritage Trust by mail.

Nomination deadline: Friday, July 16, 2010.

Information on these programs and nomination forms can be found on the Trust’s website at www.heritagefdn.on.ca/userfiles/HTML/nts_1_2868_1.html

If you have any questions, please contact Amber Bondy, Community Programs Officer at 416-314-4907 or amber.bondy@heritagetrust.on.ca.

The Ontario Heritage Trust is dedicated to identifying, preserving, protecting and promoting Ontario's rich and varied heritage for the benefit of present and future generations.