Awards (70+)

2021

OAA Service & Honour Role Award
Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)
Carlos Ventin

2020

Institutional Wood Design Award
WoodWorks! / Canadian Wood Council
King Township New Municipal Administration Centre, King City

2019

Brick In Architecture Award (Commercial Bronze)
Brick Industry Association
King Township New Municipal Administration Centre

Ecclesiastical Insurance Cornerstone Award for Transformative Projects
National Trust for Canada
St. Michael’s Cathedral, Toronto

2018

Award of Merit for Barrier-Free Design
Huron County Accessibility Advisory Committee
Royal Oaks Health & Wellness Centre, Wingham

North American Copper in Architecture Award
Copper Development Association (CDA) & the Canadian Copper & Brass Development Association (CCBDA)
Union Station Fifth Façade (Roof Replacement), Toronto

2017

William Greer Craftsmanship & Conservation Award
Heritage Toronto Awards
St. Michael’s Cathedral (Nave & East Chancel Window), Toronto

2016

William Greer Award of Excellence
Heritage Toronto Awards
Old Don Jail/Bridgepoint Health Administration Offices, Toronto

Governor General’s Medal in Architecture
Governor General’s Awards
Old Don Jail/Bridgepoint Health Administration Offices, Toronto

2014

Cornerstone Award
Heritage Canada
Old Don Jail/Bridgepoint Health Administration Offices, Toronto

Best Commercial or Institutional Building of 2014
The People’s Choice Awards for Architecture (Pug)
Old Don Jail/Bridgepoint Health Administration Offices, Toronto

Paul Oberman Award for Adaptive Reuse and Heritage Restoration
The People’s Choice Awards for Architecture (Pug)
Old Don Jail/Bridgepoint Health Administration Offices, Toronto

“One of the Worlds Most Interesting Projects”
KPMG Infrastructure 100 Report
Old Don Jail/Bridgepoint Health Administration Offices, Toronto

Award of Excellence
Canadian Architect Magazine
Old Don Jail/Bridgepoint Health Administration Offices, Toronto

“Best of the Best Award”
Toronto Construction Association
Old Don Jail/Bridgepoint Health Administration Offices, Toronto

2013

William Greer Craftsmanship & Conservation Award (Honourable Mention)
Heritage Toronto Awards
St. Michael’s Cathedral (West Façade & Tower Conservation), Toronto

2012

Green Brick Award
Urban League of London
London Normal School, London

PRO Award of Excellence in Design
Parks and Recreation Ontario
Milton Centre for the Arts, Milton

Toby Award (Office Building of the Year Award, Corporate Facility)
Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA Toronto)
Hamilton City Hall Renaissance, Hamilton
(with Garwood Jones & Hanham Architects & McCallum Sather Architects)

2011

Award for Outstanding Achievement
Canadian Museum Association
County of Wellington Museum & Archives, Elora

Award of Merit – Restoration
City of Hamilton Public Works Department
Hamilton City Hall Renaissance, Hamilton
(with Garwood Jones & Hanham Architects & McCallum Sather Architects)

Certificate of Excellence
Heritage Centre Wellington
County of Wellington Museum & Archives, Napanee

2010

Public Works Project of the Year
Ontario Public Works Association
Milton Town Hall, Milton

Ontario Masonry Award (Honourable Mention)
Ontario Masonry Contractors’ Association
Huron Heights Secondary School, Kitchener

North American Copper in Architecture Award
Canadian Copper & Brass Development Association
Toronto Old City Hall, Toronto

2009

Award of Merit
Hamilton Urban Design Awards
Prince of Wales Elementary School, Hamilton

Award of Merit (Adaptive Reuse of a Heritage Building)
Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP)
Wellington County Social Services, Guelph

2008

Urban Design Award
City of Kitchener
Huron Heights Secondary School, Kitchener

Urban Design Award
City of Vaughan
Villa Charities Retirement Home, Kleinburg

Liveable City Award
City of Kingston
Smith School of Business, Queen’s University, Kingston

2007

Craftsmanship Award
Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP)
St. Michael’s Cathedral, Toronto (Restoration of Interior Ceiling Artwork)

2006

Urban Design Award (Honourable Mention)
City of London
Western University Child Care Facility, London

Award of Excellence
Heritage Toronto
MaRs Centre (College Wing, Toronto General Hospital), Toronto

Recognition of Excellence
Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP)
Huntsville Civic Centre / Algonquin Theatre, Huntsville

2005

Architecture & Urban Design Award (Honourable Mention)
City of Toronto
Toronto Old City Hall (Gargoyle Elements)

2004

Recognition of Excellence
Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP)
Regional Municipality of Waterloo POA Courthouse, Kitchener

2003

Award of Merit
City of Cambridge
18 Main Street, Cambridge

Architectural Excellence Award (Honourable Mention)
Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)
Goodes Hall, Smith School of Business, Queen’s University, Kingston

“Mike Wagner Heritage Award” for Outstanding Achievement
City of Kitchener
Regional Municipality of Waterloo POA Courthouse, Kitchener

2002

Lighthouse Award
Council of Education Facility Planners International (CEFPI)
Central High School, Detroit

Award of Excellence
Frontenac County Heritage Foundation
Goodes Hall, Smith School of Business, Queen’s University, Kingston

Award of Merit for Design
City of Kitchener
Regional Municipality of Waterloo POA Courthouse, Kitchener

2000

Certificate of Commendation
Heritage Toronto
Toronto Old City Hall, Toronto

1999

Design Excellence Award for Neighbourhood Significance
Town of Markham
Swan Lake Village, Adult Lifestyle Community, Markham

1997

Architectural Excellence Award (Honourable Mention)
Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)
County of Lennox & Addington Administration Centre, Napanee

1996

Certificate of Commendation
Heritage Toronto
Toronto Old City Hall, Toronto

International Illumination Design Award
Illuminating Engineering Society of Toronto
Lake Joseph Boathouse Restaurant, Muskoka

1995

Award of Merit
Heritage Toronto
Legislative Assembly of Ontario Building, Queen’s Park, Toronto

1994

President’s Award
The Ontario Historical Society
Presented to Carlos Ventin for Outstanding Heritage Conservation in Ontario

1993

Award of Excellence
Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation
Waterloo Regional Police Service, Detachment #3, Waterloo

1992

Innovative Design Award
Co-sponsored by: London District Construction Association, Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario, Construction Specifications Canada and ASHRAE
St. Thomas City Hall, St. Thomas

1991

Design Award, Toronto Masonry Project
Co-sponsored by: The Toronto Society of Architects & The Toronto Masonry Industry Promotion Fund
Halton Hills Municipal Office, Georgetown

1990

Urban Design Award
City of London
Sir Adam Beck Residence, Scotts Building, London

1989

Heritage Awards
Guelph Arts Council
Wellington County POA Courthouse, Guelph

Award of Excellence
Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation
The Galt Woollen Factory, Cambridge

1988

Personal Recognition Award
City of Cambridge
The Galt Woollen Factory, Cambridge

Award of Merit
Heritage Cambridge
The Galt Woollen Factory, Cambridge

1987

Ontario Renews Award
Ministry of Housing for Non-residential Renovation (Public Sector
Region of Peel Museum & Archives, Brampton

Ontario Renews Award (Honourable Mention)
Ministry of Housing for Non-residential Renovation (Public Sector)
Oxford County Board of Health, Woodstock

1986

Ontario Renews Award
Ministry of Housing for Community Renovation (Public Sector)
Mackenzie Hall, Windsor

Award of Excellence, Development Design Awards
City of Brampton
Region of Peel Museum and Archives, Brampton

Ontario Renews Award (Honourable Mention)
Ministry of Housing for Community Renovation (Public Sector)
Lawrence House / Suncor Centre for the Arts, Sarnia

1985

Ontario Renews Award
Ministry of Housing for Community Renovation (Public Sector)
Milton Town Hall, Milton

1984

Design Award of Merit
Ontario Masons’ Relations Council
Wellington County Administration Centre, Guelph

Award of Merit
Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation
Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge

Award of Merit
Heritage Cambridge
Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge

1982

Heritage Award
Guelph Arts Council
Wellington County Administration Centre, Guelph

1978

Award for Design Excellence
Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)
Simcoe Town Hall

1974

Award of Excellence for Restoration
Heritage Canada
Lynnwood Arts Centre, Simcoe