James Anderson Award

James Anderson was instrumental in the creation of Heritage Stratford (formerly LACAC), was a long standing member of that committee and served as its Chair. Mr. Anderson helped form the Stratford-Perth Archives and the Stratford-Perth Museum, helped create the Brocksden County School Museum and for many years served as its curator.

James Anderson demonstrated leadership in the restoration and preservation of heritage structures within the City of Stratford. Mr. Anderson assisted in preserving the Gordon Block from demolition and helped save many other heritage properties including the Perth County Building.

The James Anderson Award was created by Heritage Stratford in honour of James Anderson (1929-1994), and is awarded to:

i) Individuals who have made a significant contribution to the community of Stratford in the area of build or cultural or natural heritage preservation, or heritage garden conservation; or

ii) Small project groups where an effort was shared by a steering or ad-hoc committee; by co-authors of a local history publication; or by a group instrumental in the restoration of a heritage property.

Nomination Form:

Please contact the Clerk's Office at 519-271-0250, extension 5237 or email adviscom@stratford.ca to obtain the nomination form.

Past Built Heritage Winners:

Past Built Heritage Winners
Year	Name	Location
2024	Mike and Jackie Hayton	14 Erie Street
2021	Bruce Whitaker	Perth County Inn, 2 - 6 Ontario Street
2020	The Anderson Family	62 Cambria Street
2019	Paul Veldman	245 Downie Street
2018	Danielle & Niels Kouwenberg	46 Norman Street
2018	Kevin Neufeld	36 Ontario Street
2017	Caron Gall	335 St. David Street
2016	Derek & Jacqueline Barr	Chocolate Barrs Candies, 55 George Street
2015	The Hannon-Ruttan Family	5-9 George Street and 104-108 Downie Street
2013	Frank Santini	165 Downie Street
2011	Reg White	N/A
2010	Susan Murar	N/A
2006	Friends of the Normal School	N/A

Past Cultural Heritage Winners:

Past Cultural Heritage Winners
Year	Name	Information
2020	Gerard Brender a Brandis	77 Brunswick Street
2018	Rick & Carole Huband	N/A
2017	Barb Hacking	Heritage Garden, Ted Blowes Memorial Garden
2015	Dean Robinson	Historical Author (42 Wellington – The Music and The Memories: 1929-1969; Railway Stratford; Howie Morenz; etc.)
2014	Allan Waddingham	Lifetime contribution to education of heritage
2013	Lutzen Riedstra	Lifetime contribution to education of heritage
2012	Eric Adams
2010	Roger Hilderley	Part of Juliet Public History Club which placed a historic plaque on the Royal Oak Stone in front of the County Courthouse, a stone and marker at 27-29 Douro St, was a guide for walking tours, guided 1.5 hr Step-on-bus historic tours, began the Perth County History Fair for students in grades 5-8, was part of the organizing committee for the Railway Heritage Show, and Chair of the Stratford Perth Heritage Foundation
2010	Joan Dickson	Heritage Gardens
2006	Betty Larkworthy