2026 Heritage Nominations
The Mahone Bay Museum has established an awards program to acknowledge and honour individuals, groups, or projects that have made an exceptional and lasting contribution to local heritage conservation, development and awareness. This award will recognize efforts in any of the following areas:
- TRADITIONAL PRACTICES: Knowledge transmission or revitalization of traditional skills. This may include craft, folk art, storytelling, music, and cuisine.
- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Efforts to protect and care for natural environments that reflect local history and identity. - RESTORATION OR ADAPTIVE REUSE
Projects that preserve or adapt structures, sites, or landscapes of heritage value. - RESEARCH, MEDIA & EDUCATION
Recognition of projects that deepen understanding of the people, cultures, industries, or histories of Mahone Bay and area. - COMMUNITY ADVOCACY
Individuals or groups who actively protect, promote, or raise awareness of heritage.
You can pick up forms at the Mahone Bay post office or town hall, or vote below. The application deadline is March 25, 2026. Winners will be announced at the Hi Neighbour Ceremony at the Mahone Bay Centre, May 23, 2026.
The Story of Birdsall-Worthington
Join us the last Wednesday of March in the Hennigar room at the Mahone Bay Centre. Learn about a unique Mahone Bay pottery business that has been 48 years in the making! All are welcome with refreshments to follow.
