2011 |
Andrew Martin for his tireless and invaluable research over the
years through the Vancouver Public Library Special Collections which has provided not only the Vancouver Historical Society but also the public at large much-needed information and illustrations related to the city’s history.
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2010 |
Daniel Francis for his significant contributions to the history of Vancouver and British Columbia through his prolific writing both in print and on the internet. |
Larry Wong for his considerable efforts to instill a wider appreciation of the
contributions of Canadians of Chinese ancestry to Vancouver, British Columbia and Canada.
|
2009 |
James C. Johnstone for his exhaustive research into house histories which has unearthed fascinating details about and has thrown new light on the lives and social conditions of families who have lived in Vancouver. |
Henry Ewert for his meticulous research into the operation, route, equipment and personnel of the B.C. Electric Railway Company and the generous sharing of his knowledge through his books and lectures and freely given time. |
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2008 |
Chuck Davis, local historian extraordinaire,
for uncovering the stories that give life to our city's
history and with loving care and boundless enthusiasm,
passing them on to all of us. |
|
2007 |
John Atkin for his rich understanding of Vancouver’s
past, shared with the wider public through his tours
and talks, books, broadcasts and the internet. |
|
2006 |
Jacqueline Gresko for outstanding contributions
to local and regional history through her scholarship,
teaching, and organizational leadership. |
|
2005 |
Sue Baptie for enhancing the scope and accessibility
of the City Archives, and greatly increasing public
awareness of this vital historical resource. |
|
2004 |
Dr. Wallace B. Chung for his outstanding contributions
to the library and museum collections of Vancouver
in support of historical research. |
|
2003 |
Dr. Jean Barman for her contributions to Vancouver
and B.C. historiography. |
|
2002 |
Nancy Knickerbocker for her book, No Plaster
Saint - The Life of Mildred Osterhout Fahrni. |
|
2001 |
Ivan Sayers for preserving and presenting
the social history of Vancouver through the means
of clothing. |
|
2000 |
Donald Luxton and Lilia D'Acres for their
book, Lions Gate. |
|
1999 |
Elizabeth Walker for her book, Street Names
of Vancouver. |
|
1998 |
Morag Maclachlan for her contributions to
local historical education and writing. |
|
1997 |
Dr. Robert A. J. McDonald for his book, Making
Vancouver, and other historical research and writing. |
|
1996 |
Vancouver Women's Musical Club for 90 years
of bringing music to Vancouver audiences.
Jean Crowley for her contributions to the preservation
of our local history.
John Spittle for the preservation of heritage
trails in B.C. and service to the VHS. |
|
1995 |
Melva Dwyer for contributions to local history
and service to the VHS.
Cyril Leonoff for contributions to Jewish history
and service to the VHS. |
|
1994 |
Elek Imredy for his distinguished contribution
to sculpture in Vancouver.
Irene Howard for her book, Helena Guttridge:
Struggle for Social Justice in B.C. |
|
1993 |
Bruce Macdonald for his book, Vancouver
- A Visual History. |
|
1992 |
Leonard McCann for the historical conservation
of maritime history. |
|
1991 |
Esther Birney for exceptional services to
the VHS. |
|
1990 |
Martin Rogers for the creation of the B.C.
Sugar Company Museum. |
|
1989 |
Guy Faint for his work towards the Hastings
Park Restoration. |
|
1988 |
Anne Yandle, Jill Rowland and Peggy Imredy
for overseeing the production of the Vancouver
Centennial Bibliography. |
|
1987 |
Joe Swan for historical research on the Vancouver
City Police history and museum. |
|
1986 |
Elizabeth Walker and Helen Boutilier for exceptional
service to the VHS. |
|
1985 |
Evelyn Atkinson for the historical preservation
of CPR Locomotive #374. |
|
1984 |
Canadian Pacific Railway Co. for the historical
preservation of the CPR Train Station. |
|
1983 |
Grocery Hall of Fame for the historical preservation
of 1241 Homer St. |
|
1982 |
Edmond and Garry Colchester for historical
research on Vancouver architecture. |
|
1981 |
Gerald Rushton for historical research on
Union Steamships. |
|
1980 |
Janet Bingham for the historical preservation
of Roedde House.
Ron D'Altroy for the creation of the Vancouver
Public Library's Historical Photos Section. |
|
1979 |
Anne Yandle for exceptional service to the
Vancouver Historical Society.
Rhona Fleming for exceptional services to the
Vancouver Heritage Advisory Committee. |
|
1978 |
Douglas & McIntyre for interest and support
of local history writers.
Elizabeth O'Kiely for efforts to preserve many
local buildings.
John Gibbard for the historical preservation
of Fraser Valley heritage. |
|
1977 |
Norman Hacking for the historical preservation
of B.C. maritime history.
Dr. Wallace B. Chung for the historical preservation
of 427 Powell St.
Actors' Workshop Society for saving from demolition
#2 Firehall at 199 Main.
City of Vancouver for the historical preservation
of the Orpheum Theatre. |
|
1976 |
Dr. Harry Hawthorn and Prof. Audrey Hawthorn
for the collection and preservation of historical
artifacts for the U.B.C. Museum of Anthropology
Marks and Spencer for the historical preservation
of 556 Granville Steet.
C. Lefevre for the design of the façade
at 556 Granville Street.
Larry H. Killam for the historical preservation
of Gastown. |
|
1975 |
Joseph Oberhoffer for the historical restoration
of the Army and Navy Store. |
|
1974 |
University Women's Club for the historical
preservation of Hycroft Manor. |
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April 21, 2010. For more recent data, please consult
archived
newsletters. |
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