Awards | +VG Architects

2022

Niagara Biennial Awards Grand Prize Award Niagara Parks Power Station

Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Ontario Heritage Award for Excellence in Conservation Niagara Parks Power Station

2021

Frontenac County Heritage Foundation The Certificate of Commendation Award Town of Gananoque Town Hall Addition

Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) Conservation — Materials, Craftsmanship & Construction Award of Merit Bishop’s Palace at St. Michael’s Cathedral

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

2020

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

2019

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

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

2018

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

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

2017

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

2016

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

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

2014

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

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

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

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

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

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

2013

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

2012

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

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

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

2011

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

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

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

2010

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

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

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

2009

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

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

2008

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

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

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

2007

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

2006

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

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

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

2005

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

2004

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

2003

City of Cambridge Award of Merit 18 Main Street, Cambridge

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

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

2002

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

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

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

2000

Heritage Toronto Certificate of Commendation Toronto Old City Hall, Toronto

1999

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

1997

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

1996

Heritage Toronto Certificate of Commendation Toronto Old City Hall, Toronto

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

1995

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

1994

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

1993

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

1992

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

1991

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

1990

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

1989

Guelph Arts Council Heritage Awards Wellington County POA Courthouse, Guelph

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

1988

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

Heritage Cambridge Award of Merit The Galt Woollen Factory, Cambridge

1987

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

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

1986

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

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

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

1985

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

1984

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

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

Heritage Cambridge Award of Merit Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge

1982

Guelph Arts Council Heritage Award Wellington County Administration Centre, Guelph

1978

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

1974

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