The Central Okanagan Heritage Society is inviting nominations for our Annual Heritage Awards to be presented during Heritage Week, February 19 - 25, 2024.
We are interested in receiving nominations for buildings, people, and projects within the geographic boundaries of the Central Okanagan region in the following categories:
- Distinguished Community Service: Awarded to a person or persons in recognition of their service to the community in the heritage field. To nominate in this category please provide the person's name and contact information, and a brief write-up outlining their service and accomplishments in heritage conservation. Please include contact information.
- Conservation project on a heritage building currently in non-residential use: Awarded to a non-residential building that has recently undergone an exterior restoration and/or rehabilitation. The high standards, innovation and commitment to heritage conservation are recognized. To nominate a building, please give the address, the current owner’s name, and a little history about the building and the conservation project. Please include Contact information and photographs.
- Conservation project on a heritage building currently in residential use: Awarded to a residential building that has recently undergone an exterior restoration and/or rehabilitation. The high standards, innovation and commitment to heritage conservation are recognized. To nominate a building, please give the address, the current owner’s name, and a little history about the building and the conservation project. Please include Contact information and photographs.
- Continued conservation of a heritage building: Awarded to a building to recognize the high quality of its exterior preservation and maintenance over the years, in keeping with its original design and structure. To nominate a building, please give the address, the current owner, and a little history about the building. Please include Contact information and photographs.
- Preservation or restoration of a neighborhood or area: Awarded to a neighbourhood or area that has largely remained unchanged over time or has been revitalized through the restoration and/or rehabilitation of its buildings and streetscape. To nominate a neighbourhood or area, please give us the addresses, a contact person, and a little history about the neighbourhood or area. Please include Contact information and photographs.
- Special Heritage Project: To recognize and honour special projects and accomplishments in the Central Okanagan. This may include advocacy, awareness and planning heritage and historical projects. To nominate a project, please give us the addresses, a contact person, and a little history about the project. Please include Contact information and photographs.
Please submit your nominations by November 30th, 2023 to COHS:
Mailing address: P.O. Box 25025, Kelowna BC, V1W 3Y7
Telephone: 250-861-7188
Email: cohs@telus.net
If you have any questions please email Lorri Dauncey at ldauncey.cohs@telus.net
The COHS Heritage Awards will be presented at a special event during Heritage Week 2023.