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Heritage Mississauga
presents...
The Credits 2024
The Credits is Heritage Mississauga's annual event, which honours members of the Mississauga community for their contributions and achievements with a celebration of our community heritage. Heritage Mississauga has recognized “Heritage Heroes” in the community for over 25 years, presenting the Credits gala for the last 11 years.
WHERE
Mississauga Grand Banquet and Event Centre
35 Brunel Road
Mississauga, ON L4Z 3E8
WHEN
Evening Awards Gala: November 7, 2024
Registration: 5:00pm
Program Begins (Dinner & Awards): 6:00pm
THEME
Mississauga's 50th Birthday - 1974
GET YOUR TICKETS
Tickets are now available!
Please purchase yours at the Canada Helps website. Click HERE.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT US!
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Executive Director, Jayme Gaspar at jgaspar@heritagemississauga.org / Her phone number is: (905) 828-8411 ext 31.
Get Your Tickets!
Support, Acknowledge and Honour The People & Organizations Who Preserve Mississauga's Cultural Heritage.
Individual Tickets: $75
Table of 10: $650
GET YOUR TICKETS
Tickets are now available!
Please purchase yours at the Canada Helps website. Click HERE.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT US!
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Executive Director, Jayme Gaspar at jgaspar@heritagemississauga.org / Her phone number is: (905) 828-8411 ext 31.
Party like it's 1974!
This year's theme for dressing up is the 1970s.
We are celebrating Mississauga's 50th birthday!
Nominate Your Heritage Heroes
Honour those who do wonderful work in Mississauga to celebrate our heritage!
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
Nominations Guidelines
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
Please read all instructions carefully to ensure that you understand the nomination process and all requirements for a "completed" application.
If you need any assistance please contact Melisssa Toste of Heritage Mississauga at (905) 828-8411 ext 0 or
email: info@heritagemississauga.org.
You may also stop by our offices at the Robinson-Adamson House "The Grange" 1921 Dundas Street West, Mississauga, ON (corner of Sir John's Homestead and Dundas St. W., one block west of Mississauga Road).
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
Nominations Application Deadline
- Applications must be complete no later than 11:59pm on Sunday September 15, 2024.
- Only one nomination per form.
- No late or incomplete applications will be accepted.
- Please call 905-828-8411 ext 0 to confirm your application has been received at the office.
Eligibility
- Current Board of Directors, staff of Heritage Mississauga and members of The Credits Awards committee are not eligible to be nominated.
- Nominator must be at least 18 years of age and may not be a family member of the nominee.
- Nominee must be a resident or work in the city of Mississauga.
Criteria
- Nominations will be judged on their merit and how well they fit the award framework included in this package.
Selection
- Nominees will be reviewed and approved by the Credits Committee.
- All nominees will be honoured at the Credits on November 7, 2024.
Notes To Remember
- Please make a copy of your application for your records.
- When filling out the nomination package please provide as much detail as possible on the nominee.
- Click on the images below to submit your application.
- Please email: info@heritagemississauga.org a JPEG image of your nominee.
How To Submit Your 2024 Nominations
1) Please click on the image below for your application.
2) Please email Melissa Toste: info@heritagemississauga.org a JPEG image of your nominee. (This is mandatory)
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
Presented in recognition of a property or landmark that celebrates cultural heritage through architecture that engages the local community in the exploration and preservation of our shared cultural heritage.
Presented to an individual or group who have preserved, communicated and engaged the community in the celebration of Mississauga’s heritage.
Presented to a group or individual who have engaged the community in the celebration of Mississauga’s diverse cultural heritage.
Presented to a groups or individual aged 12 to 30, whose project or activities have resulted in outstanding contributions to the promotion and celebration of heritage and whose actions have resulted in inspiring their peers to become involved in heritage.
Presented to an individual or group whose project or activities celebrate urban growth and innovation, promoting heritage and creating a sense of place and pride in the Mississauga community.
Presented to individuals or groups who have demonstrated a commitment to conservation through activities that protect, promote and enhance Mississauga’s natural heritage resources.
Presented to an individual who has volunteered 10+ years within the city and has shown leadership, mentorship and community engagement as an ambassador for cultural heritage.
Presented to an individual or business who has shown vision and a commitment to preserving heritage, demonstrating leadership, furthering heritage values and fostering a sense of place and pride in the community.
"Visual Arts Mississauga is a proud partner of Heritage Mississauga and we were thrilled to receive recognition for our 40th anniversary at this year's prestigious Credits award ceremony. We look forward to a continued collaboration over the next 40 years!"
- Annis Karpenko, Former Executive Director of Visual Arts Mississauga and The Credits 2017 Community Anniversary Honoree
Awards
The 2024 "Credits" Recipients:
Heritage Lifetime Achievement Award - Chuck Jackson
Heritage Lifetime Achievement Award - Jack Rabba
Heritage Lifetime Achievement Award - Loris Thomas
Chairman’s Award - Jim Murray
Heritage Champion Award - City of Mississauga
Heritage Champion Award - Martin Dobkin
Heritage Legacy Award - Dave Cook
Architectural Heritage Award - Frog in Hand Art Shelter
Architectural Heritage Award - Praveen Manchanda’s Odd Fellows' Hall
Heritage Business Leader Award - Harkiran Boparai
Heritage Business Leader Award - Creators At Play
Heritage Business Leader Award - Jane and Wally Vogel
Community Heritage Award - Mobin Akhter
Community Heritage Award - Kathy Baker
Community Heritage Award - Malcolm Byard
Community Heritage Award - Chinese Association of Mississauga
Community Heritage Award - Denis Frias
Community Heritage Award - Teresa Thuy Le
Community Heritage Award - Lisgar Residents' Association
Community Heritage Award - Mississauga Friendship Association
Community Heritage Award - Eman Said
Community Heritage Award - Alan Skeoch
Mississaugas of the Credit Cultural and Heritage Award - R. Stacey Laforme
Cultural Heritage Award - Andrew Gaboury
Cultural Heritage Award - Anna Gulbinski
Cultural Heritage Award - Wendy Heagney-Bakewell
Cultural Heritage Award - Indonesian Community of Ontario
Cultural Heritage Award - Shazia Javed
Cultural Heritage Award - John Paul II Polish Cultural Centre
Cultural Heritage Award - Mississauga Arts Council
Cultural Heritage Award - Wali Shah
Cultural Heritage Award - Tunggul Tobing
Modern Heritage Award - Jorge Mouselo
Modern Heritage Award - Stephen Uhraney
Natural Heritage Award - Credit Valley Conservation
Volunteer Heritage Award - Rob Boniface
Volunteer Heritage Award - Rosemary Brown
Volunteer Heritage Award - Jill Hollingsworth
Volunteer Heritage Award - Michael Salazar
Volunteer Heritage Award - Lori Smith
Volunteer Heritage Award - Claire Tawfilis
Volunteer Heritage Award - Karen and Chris Travers
Volunteer Heritage Award - Judy Tutty
Heritage Youth Award - St. Albert of Jerusalem Catholic Elementary School
Heritage Youth Award - Justine del Rosario
Heritage Youth Award - Julian Mierzejewski
Heritage Youth Award - Javeria Pervez
Heritage Youth Award - Caterina Sauro
Heritage Youth Award - Victoria Vieira
"It's such an honour to be recognized by Heritage Mississauga. It's a great organization that is doing vital work in our community.
I congratulate all of the other nominees. We are so fortunate to have a community in which residents are so committed to giving back. It is extremely important that we take the time to recognize the contribution people make to our city."
- Shelley White, CEO Responsible Gaming Council and The Credits 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Sponsor The Event
Support Mississauga's heritage and the people who make a difference in the city, and get recognized as a sponsor at the event.
WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS
The Credits gala is the major fundraiser for Heritage Mississauga. Funds raised are used to sustain the Heritage Resource Centre that the organization operates at The Robinson-Adamson House, The Grange (charitable registration no: 11924 5660 RR0001). From this location, we provide diverse cultural programs in celebration of heritage in the community. These are vital to instill a sense of pride and place and to ensure that all heritage is recorded, preserved and celebrated in recognition for those that have come before and to inform those who are yet to arrive.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
To learn more, please contact our Executive Director, Jayme Gaspar at (905) 828-8411 ext 31 or email jgaspar@heritagemississauga.org.
"If you are considering an organization to volunteer your time to, Heritage Mississauga is top notch. They welcome you and encourage you to think outside the box. When asked by Heritage Mississauga to join The Credits committee, I was honoured and I have received so much more in return. From the office support to the fellow committee members to the extended community involved with The Credits gala, the role has been very rewarding."
- Maria DaSilva (far left), The Credits Committee Member (2015-Present)
The Venue
Mississauga Grand Banquet and Event Centre
35 Brunel Road
Mississauga, ON L4Z 3E8
With Thanks To Our Sponsors from 2024!
Event Photos
"I would like to thank Heritage Mississauga for putting on their annual Credits Awards. It recognizes so many people who contribute to our great city of Mississauga. What a surprise and honour to receive my award this year. I want to congratulate all the deserving nominees and other award recipients".
- Merle Zoerb, Rotary Past-President, Founding Member of the Mississauga Community Foundation & The Credits 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Our Partners
Heritage Mississauga acknowledges with thanks, financial assistance from:
"The Credits is more than just a celebration. The awards reflect the richness and diversity of our cultural heritage in the community - it also brings us together, and inspires us, to build and shape a future that is celebrated by all, and for everyone."
- Gilmar Militar (centre) Program Manager, Sector Capacity with the Ontario Trillium Foundation and Panel Judge for The Credits Awards Program.
Get Your Tickets!
Support, Acknowledge and Honour The People & Organizations Who Preserve Mississauga's Cultural Heritage.
Individual Tickets: $75
Table of 10: $650
GET YOUR TICKETS
Tickets are now available!
Please purchase yours at the Canada Helps website. Click HERE.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT US!
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Executive Director, Jayme Gaspar at jgaspar@heritagemississauga.org / Her phone number is: (905) 828-8411 ext 31.
Mississauga's Heritage Source
Heritage Mississauga, also known as the Mississauga Heritage Foundation was founded in 1960, by a small group of volunteers. Known then as the Toronto Township Historical Foundation, this charitable organization supported the move of the Bradley House to its present location and worked to open the home as the area’s first Museum.
In 1994 the City of Mississauga officially took over the running of the Museum Complex and Heritage Mississauga took on the role as the only independent organization devoted to city-wide heritage matters.From its offices at "The Grange", the historic Robinson-Adamson House (1921 Dundas Street West, Mississauga), Heritage Mississauga provides the community with a comprehensive Heritage Resource Centre. The Centre offers a number of services to the community including:
Heritage Research & Publications
Research Assistance
Outreach Presentations
Heritage Resource Centre Library
Publications
Heritage and Art Exhibits
Guided and Self-Guided Heritage Tours
Heritage Events
Oral History Interviews
Quarterly “Heritage News” Newsletter
Heritage Network & Community Partners
Advocacy
Heritage Mississauga (Mississauga Heritage Foundation Inc.) is a not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to promotion of local heritage. Heritage Mississauga’s MISSION is to “research, record and celebrate Mississauga’s heritage”. Heritage Mississauga’s VISION is to be “Mississauga’s Heritage Source.”
Our shared heritage is an important element in fostering and maintaining Mississauga’s sense of community, pride and history. Together with the support of community groups, corporations and individuals, Heritage Mississauga will continue to accept the challenge of promoting awareness of the community’s most precious non-renewable resource.
Connect With Us
Please contact us if you have any questions about nominations, sponsorship or if you would like to purchase tickets!
FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PLEASE CONTACT:
Jayme Gaspar (905) 828-8411 ext 31
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