Peggy Kurtin Awards
The CPA celebrates great work in restoration and streetscape improvements. Owners who have completed significant restoration work to street-exposed sides of their properties in the past two years, through an imaginative understanding of the scale, materials, and detailing, are eligible to apply.
The awards are named after Peggy Kurtin (1932-2009), a Cabbagetown residents and former CPA president who, for many years, was the soul of heritage in Cabbagetown.
For information on the types of awards, nomination deadlines and submission criteria, click the button below.
2026 Award Winner
Excellence in Restoration:
504-508 Parliament Street
BEFORE RESTORATION
The Cabbagetown Preservation Association is pleased to announce that the recipient of the 2026 Peggy Kurtin Award for Excellence in Restoration is the Parliament Street Rooming House Project at 504–508 Parliament Street.
This remarkable project demonstrates how thoughtful heritage restoration can preserve the architectural character of Cabbagetown while supporting contemporary community needs. The restoration carefully conserved and repaired significant heritage elements of the building, including its historic brickwork, decorative detailing, and distinctive streetscape presence, returning these important properties to a condition that honours their original design and craftsmanship.
The project represents an outstanding collaboration among numerous partners who shared a commitment to heritage conservation, housing, and community revitalization. Through their collective efforts, these buildings have been given new life while maintaining the historic character that contributes so strongly to the identity of Parliament Street and the wider Cabbagetown neighbourhood.
The CPA congratulates all of the organizations, professionals, craftspeople, and community partners involved in bringing this exemplary restoration project to fruition. The Parliament Street Rooming House Project stands as an inspiring example of how heritage preservation and community benefit can work hand in hand.
The award was presented at the CPA’s Annual General Meeting on May 12, 2026. On hand to receive the award were:
Janet Lambert, CEO, Dixon Hall
Haydar Shouly, Director of Housing and Shelter Services, Dixon Hall.
Shelley Ludman, Principal, Era Architects.
CPA Award of Recognition
People are the heart of every community and Cabbagetown is no different. Annually, we honour a member of our community with the CPA Recognition Award; an award for their inspiration, dedication and contributions to making our community an even better place to live.
Each year the Board of the CPA reviews a slate of names brought forward by members of the Board. We welcome suggestions from the community. Please contact us if you would like to make a nomination.
2025 Award Winner: Peggy Weir
Gale Moore (2024)
Doug Fisher (2023)
Peggy Weir was honoured with the 2025 CPA Recognition Award for her decades of leadership, including more than 20 years chairing the Cabbagetown Tour of Homes and helping secure the CPA’s charitable status. Her dedication has raised significant funds, strengthened local heritage, and expanded access to arts education, leaving a lasting impact on generations of Cabbagetown families.
Recent Honourees
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19 Amelia St. (2015)
28 Amelia St. (2006)
62 Amelia St. (2014)
70 Amelia St. (2019)
76 Amelia St. (2002)
94 Amelia St. (1998)
310 Berkeley St. (2022)
338 Berkeley St. (2020)
270 Carlton St. (2012/dual)
274 Carlton St. (2011)
308 Carlton St. (2008)
334 Carlton St. (2004)
2 Geneva Ave. (2005)
5-7 Geneva Ave. (2007)
18 Metcalfe St. (2010)
68 Metcalfe St. (2018)
403 Sackville St. (2013)
427 Sackville St. (2012/dual)
31 Spruce St. (1999)
60 Spruce St. (2003)
331 Wellesley St. (2001)
368 Wellesley St. (2009/dual)
419 Wellesley St. (2000)
439 Wellesley St. E. (2021)
456 Wellesley St. E. (2017)
90-98 Winchester St. (1996)
112 Winchester St. (2016)
118 Winchester St. (2009/dual)
123 Winchester St. (1997)
See our Archives page to read the Citation Letter for each of the award winners.
Streetscapes in Bloom
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19 Amelia St. (2015)
28 Amelia St. (2006)
62 Amelia St. (2014)
70 Amelia St. (2019)
76 Amelia St. (2002)
94 Amelia St. (1998)
310 Berkeley St. (2022)
338 Berkeley St. (2020)
270 Carlton St. (2012/dual)
274 Carlton St. (2011)
308 Carlton St. (2008)
334 Carlton St. (2004)
2 Geneva Ave. (2005)
5-7 Geneva Ave. (2007)
18 Metcalfe St. (2010)
68 Metcalfe St. (2018)
403 Sackville St. (2013)
427 Sackville St. (2012/dual)
31 Spruce St. (1999)
60 Spruce St. (2003)
331 Wellesley St. (2001)
368 Wellesley St. (2009/dual)
419 Wellesley St. (2000)
439 Wellesley St. E. (2021)
456 Wellesley St. E. (2017)
90-98 Winchester St. (1996)
112 Winchester St. (2016)
118 Winchester St. (2009/dual)
123 Winchester St. (1997)
After 26 successful years, the Streetscapes in Bloom award concluded in 2023.
Established in 1997 and inspired by the national Communities in Bloom program, the award celebrated exceptional urban gardening while encouraging residents to enhance their front gardens. Over the years, a volunteer committee evaluated community-nominated gardens based on design, plant variety, maintenance, and overall impact.
The program proved highly successful, contributing significantly to the transformation and beautification of Cabbagetown’s streetscapes. Its conclusion reflects that success and allows the CPA to focus on developing new programming with a similar positive community impact. We extend our sincere thanks to Helen Coltrinari and Stephen Boddy for leading the award over its many years, and to all who participated.
Below is a list of previous gardens that won the Streetscapes in Bloom award. While some gardens may have changed hands over the years, many continue to reflect the care, dedication, and beauty that earned them recognition in their award year.