Subject: When Lions Roar
From: Citynewsroom
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Calgary - Announcing the 2008 CHA Lion Award Recipients
The Calgary Heritage Authority (CHA) will present thirteen
Lion Awards in six categories for heritage preservation this
evening at the Arrata Opera Centre, with two additional
projects receiving honourable mention.
The biennial event recognizes and celebrates heritage
initiatives on any scale in Calgary. This year marked a 70
per cent increase in nomination submissions over the 2006
event.
“We are very encouraged by the increased support and
consideration that both the development sector and the public
at large are taking in Calgary’s heritage”, said Calgary
Heritage Authority Chair, Gerry Meek. “It is through this
kind of support that heritage in Calgary continues to grow
and flourish.”
2008 CHA Lion Award Recipients
Building Restoration
• Lougheed Building
• Victoria Sandstone School
• Memorial Park Library Refurbishment and Renovation
• Lacombe Home Site - Le Fort Centre (St Mary’s
University College)
• Simmons Factory Warehouse
• Railway Square - LocalMotive Crossing (Honourable
Mention)
New Building Design
• Crandell Hart House – Brickburn Estates Hart House
Community Revitalization
• Lakeview Community Placemaking Project
Landscape
• The Bridgeland-Riverside Community Garden
Advocacy and Awareness
• Hillhurst Sunnyside Walking Tour & Map
• Members of Parkdale Community Association
• Calgary Heritage Initiative
• Avenue Magazine
• City Hall School & Donna Olynik (Mackenzie Lake
Elementary School) (Honourable Mention)
Heritage Tradespeople/craftspeople
• Mr. Murray Ledarney
Special Presentation
2008 National Achievement Award
Co-presented by Heritage Canada Foundation and Calgary
Heritage Authority to:
• The City of Calgary for the Reader Rock Garden
Restoration
For more information on The Lions visit:
www.calgary.ca/lionawards
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Public Contact Information:
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www.calgary.ca/lionawards
Public Email Contact:
3-1-1contactus@calgary.ca
