Islanders are invited to submit nominations for the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation Heritage Awards.
The awards are presented each year to individuals or groups in recognition of their contribution to heritage on Prince Edward Island. The deadline for nominations is November 30, 2021.
“Islanders from all walks of life contribute to our heritage, and many of their efforts and achievements go unsung,” said executive director of the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation Matthew McRae. “We want to celebrate the people who preserve our heritage, as well as those who share it and make it come to life.”
There are three ways to nominate a candidate:
- submit a nomination form online;
- submit a printable PDF form by mail or in-person;
- submit a scan of the printable PDF by e-mail
“These awards are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Islanders for their outstanding contributions to our Island’s heritage. I encourage all Islanders to submit a nomination for someone who deserves to be recognized for their passion in preserving and sharing the history of Prince Edward Island.” - Minister of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture Matthew MacKay
For more information and to submit a nomination for a heritage award, visit: https://www.peimuseum.ca/about-us/pei-museum-heritage-awards
Media contact:
Hillary MacDonald
Department of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture
902-394-6368
hpsmacdonald@gov.pe.ca
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Heritage Award Categories
HERITAGE RECOGNITION AWARDS
Awarded to recognize individuals and groups who have made outstanding contributions to the knowledge and understanding of any aspect of the heritage of Prince Edward Island. Heritage includes human and natural history, and activities may aim to preserve architectural heritage, folklore, culture, archives, archeology, genealogy and history in all their forms. These awards recognize original and notable contributions to the preservation or interpretation of important aspects of Prince Edward Island's heritage.
NATURAL HERITAGE ACTIVITY
Awarded to an individual who has made a significant volunteer contribution to the preservation or promotion of the natural heritage of Prince Edward Island.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Awarded to a volunteer(s) who has made a significant contribution to the preservation or promotion of the heritage of Prince Edward Island.
YOUTH VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Awarded to a volunteers(s) under the age of 25 who has made a significant contribution to the preservation or promotion of the heritage of Prince Edward Island.
MARY CORNFOOT BREHAUT AWARD
Awarded to an individual or group for outstanding contribution to genealogy and family history on Prince Edward Island.
IRENE ROGERS AWARD
Awarded to an individual or group for outstanding, long-time contribution to the architectural heritage of Prince Edward Island.
WENDELL BOYLE AWARD
Awarded to a group or individual for an outstanding contribution in a performance medium, such as music or theatre, that highlights or interprets the history of Prince Edward Island.
BOYDE BECK MEMORIAL AWARD
Awarded to a group or individual for outstanding contributions through the sharing of oral history and storytelling of Prince Edward Island.
PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR
Awarded to an individual or group responsible for a publication that made a significant contribution to the understanding of any aspect of the heritage of Prince Edward Island, in a well-documented, well-written, and well-presented manner.
AWARD OF HONOUR
Presented to an individual or institution for outstanding contributions and demonstration of a high level of achievement in the areas of research, education, or preservation as they relate to the human or natural history of Prince Edward Island. The Award of Honour recognizes an individual's lifetime or career achievements, or an institution's consistently high level of contributions over long periods of time.