Heritage conservation in Ontario enriches communities, safeguards meaningful places, advances natural stewardship and ensures that diverse stories are preserved and shared. The Ontario Heritage Trust and the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario are celebrating the outstanding Ontarians who were leaders in conservation in 2025 with Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Awards. The 17 recipients share a powerful commitment to protecting and sharing the heritage that matters in their communities, and their hard work ensures that Ontario's heritage is actively valued today.

Six individual recipients, one group of young people and 10 innovative conservation project teams were recognized at a private ceremony during the afternoon of April 17 at the Legislative Assembly in Toronto, presided over by the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and John Ecker, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Ontario Heritage Trust. This year is the 20th annual presentation of these awards.