Plaques and Awards Program

The Fredericton Heritage Trust is proud to celebrate the places and people that shape our city’s story. Through our Plaques and Awards programs, we recognize buildings, sites, and individuals who connect Fredericton’s past with its future. By highlighting meaningful stories and thoughtful stewardship, these programs foster pride, awareness, and a shared responsibility for preserving the character and history of our community.
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Recognition through these programs is honorary and does not place restrictions on the future use or modification of a property, nor does it affect municipal, provincial, or federal heritage designation.
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We encourage members of the public to submit nominations and help us shine a light on the heritage that matters most to our community.

Plaque Program

Our Plaque Program recognizes buildings and sites that hold special historical, cultural, or architectural significance within Fredericton. Through this program, selected properties are commemorated with a bronze plaque featuring interpretive text that shares their story with the community.

Eligible properties may include residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. Each nomination is thoughtfully considered based on criteria such as:

Date of construction
Association with a significant event or activity
Architectural style, features, or craftsmanship
Connection to a notable individual or group in the community

By marking these places, the program helps make Fredericton’s history visible and accessible, inviting residents and visitors alike to engage with the stories that shape our city.

Award Program

Our Award Program celebrates the care and commitment shown by those who steward Fredericton’s heritage properties. It recognizes owners and tenants who have undertaken renovations or restorations that respect the original character of a building while contributing positively to the surrounding streetscape.

Eligible projects may include residential, commercial, and institutional properties where thoughtful work has preserved or enhanced defining heritage features.

Recipients are honoured with a framed Fredericton Heritage Trust pewter logo, acknowledging their role in safeguarding the city’s architectural legacy.

By highlighting these efforts, the program encourages ongoing investment in heritage conservation and inspires others to approach restoration with care, creativity, and respect for the past.