Awards

We’re getting our awards firmed up for the 2026 Fair, but this is a sample of recent awards.

Treaty Education Award Confirmed for 2026
Presented by the Treaty Relations Commission
For an outstanding project based on the Treaties and the Treaty Relationship in Manitoba

Heritage Winnipeg Award
Presented by Heritage Winnipeg
For an outstanding project related to Winnipeg History

Sustainable Development Award Confirmed for 2026
Presented by KGS Group Consulting Engineers
For an outstanding project on areas of sustainability in which Canada has participated

Sports Project Award Confirmed for 2026
Presented by Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame
For an outstanding project tied to the History of Canadian Sports

Manitoba Project Award
Presented by Manitoba Historical Society
For an outstanding project related to Manitoba History

Le Prix du Musée de Saint-Boniface Confirmed for 2026
Presented by the Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum
Remis à un projet exceptionnel réalisé en francais lors de la Fête du patrimoine de la Rivière Rouge

MSSTA Marie Zorniak Memorial Award Confirmed for 2026
Presented by Manitoba Social Science Teachers’ Association
For outstanding research on a themed project relating to the Social Sciences of Canada

Family History Award Confirmed for 2026
Presented by Manitoba Genealogical Society
For an outstanding project dealing with family history

CTV Award Confirmed for 2026
Presented by CTV Winnipeg
For outstanding investigative research

School Spirit Award
Presented by Friends of Dalnavert Museum Inc.
To a participating school that best exemplifies the spirit of the Fair.

Manitoba History Award Confirmed for 2026
Presented by The Manitoba Museum
For an outstanding project on Manitoba

Canadian Experiences: Second World War Award
Presented by Juno Beach Centre Association: Canadian Office
For the research project which best tells a story of Canadian experiences in the Second World War.
Project may be in French or English

Association of Manitoba Museums Award
Presented by Association of Manitoba Museums
For an outstanding project using a Manitoba museum as a research source.

Art Award
Presented by The Artists Emporium
For an outstanding project that shows a connection to Canada through the eyes of an artist

Red River Heritage Fair Award of Excellence Confirmed for 2026
Presented by Red River Heritage Fair for the top three outstanding projects at the Red River Heritage Fair

The Marie Zorniak “Heritage from the Heart” Award Confirmed for 2026
Presented by Red River Heritage Fair
For a project showing enthusiasm and passion for Canadian Heritage and History

Veterans Award Confirmed for 2026
Presented by the Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association and the Fort Garry Horse Museum and Archives

Technology Award
Presented by iQmetrix
For an outstanding project that integrates technology and visual materials

Parks Canada Award/Prix de Parcs Canada
Presented by Parks Canada (Manitoba Field Unit and Riding Mountain Field Unit)
For an outstanding project related to National Historic Sites and National Parks of Canada