Regional awards

“New Brunswick and the Experience of War”

The Brigadier Milton F, Gregg, VC, Centre for the Study of War and Society at the University of New Brunswick is pleased to sponsor a Regional Heritage Fair award in the name of a distinguished New Brunswick soldier, educator and statesman, Milton Fowler Gregg. This award will be given to the best project on the general subject of “New Brunswick and the Experience of War.”

Regional heritage fair committees will coordinate this award.

• May be awarded to an individual or a group project.
• A student may only receive the award once during their participation in heritage fairs.
• In the same fair, a student award recipient may also be selected as a delegate to the provincial heritage fair but may not receive another award or medal.

Criteria for the award:

• The project must focus on some aspect of the Gregg Centre’s mandate to study the “causes, course or consequences” of armed conflict, from the battlefield, to the home front or to the legacy of war.
• The project must be either on a distinctly New Brunswick theme or highlight the role of New Brunswickers in national or international events.
• The project must demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm for learning.
• The project should demonstrate creativity in presentation.
• The recipient should demonstrate a dedicated, determined and creative approach to historical research.

The recipient will receive:

• a commemorative plaque
• a gift from the Gregg Centre for the Study of War & Society

The recipient’s school will receive a commemorative trophy (loaned for one year).

“In recognition of Archival Research”

One award per regional heritage fair site.

Regional heritage fair committees will coordinate this award.

• May be awarded to an individual or a group project. 
• A student may only receive the award once during their participation in heritage fairs.
• In the same fair, a student award recipient may also be selected as a delegate to the provincial heritage fair but may not receive another award or medal.

Criteria for the award:

• The project must have a theme relating to New Brunswick, the Atlantic region or Canada.
• The student should demonstrate a knowledge of the difference between primary and secondary resources.
• The student should demonstrate the use of original works and include citations in their project.

The recipient will receive:

• a commemorative plaque
• a gift from the Council of Archives New Brunswick

The recipient’s school will receive a commemorative trophy (loaned for one year).

“Equality, Liberty / Liberté, Égalité”

One award per regional heritage fair site.

Regional heritage fair committees will coordinate this award.

• May be awarded to an individual or a group project.
• A student may only receive the award once during their participation in heritage fairs.
• In the same fair, a student award recipient may also be selected as a delegate to the provincial heritage fair but may not receive another award or medal.

Criteria for the award:

• The theme is New Brunswick women's history and highlights an aspect of women's lives, their individual or group accomplishments or their individual or group struggle for equality and/or liberation.
• The project shows originality in the choice of topic, approach or analysis.
• The project gives a feeling for the thoughts and experiences of the women and groups who were involved in the historical event(s).
• The project is based on solid historical research and presents the appropriate dates and facts that are important to our understanding of the historical events.

The recipient will receive:

• a commemorative plaque
• a gift from the Women's Equality Branch

The recipient’s school will receive a commemorative trophy (loaned for one year).

“In recognition of outstanding achievement in celebrating an aspect of Aboriginal history, heritage, or culture within New Brunswick”

One award per regional heritage fair site.

Regional heritage fair committees will coordinate this award.

• May be awarded to an individual or a group project.
• A student may only receive the award once during their participation in heritage fairs. 
• In the same fair, a student award recipient may also be selected as a delegate to the provincial heritage fair but may not receive another award or medal.

Criteria for the award:

• The project may be presented in English, French or an Aboriginal language, at any grade level.
• The project must have an Aboriginal theme or perspective.
• The project should express an appreciation for Aboriginal history, heritage, or culture.
• The project and students must demonstrate a clear understanding of the Aboriginal theme chosen for study.
• The project should use resources that accurately and appropriately reflect Aboriginal perspectives and voices.
• Students must demonstrate enthusiasm for, and reflection on, the topic.

The recipient will receive:

• a commemorative plaque
• a gift from the New Brunswick Department of Indigenous Affairs

The recipient’s school will receive a commemorative Dreamcatcher trophy (loaned for one year).

“In recognition of New Brunswick’s Historic Places”

One award per regional heritage fair site.

Regional heritage fair committees will coordinate this award.

• May be awarded to an individual or a group project.
• A student may only receive the award once during their participation in heritage fairs.
• In the same fair, a student award recipient may also be selected as a delegate to the provincial heritage fair but may not receive another award or medal.

Criteria for the award:

• The project must have a New Brunswick heritage theme and tell the story of an historic place in the student’s community.
• The project best exemplifies an historic place in the student’s community.
• The student shows a high level of enthusiasm for learning about New Brunswick heritage and historic places.
• The student shows a high level of determination and dedication to research the topic.

The recipient will receive:

• a commemorative plaque
• a gift from the New Brunswick Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture

The recipient’s school will receive a commemorative trophy (loaned for one year).

Students are encouraged to use the New Brunswick Register of Historic Places and/or the Canadian Register of Historic Places in developing their projects.

“Recognizing the place of workers in New Brunswick History”

One award per regional heritage fair site.

Regional heritage fair committees will coordinate this award.

• May be awarded to an individual or a group project.
• A student may only receive the award once during their participation in heritage fairs.
• In the same fair, a student award recipient may also be selected as a delegate to the provincial heritage fair but may not receive another award or medal.

Criteria for the award:

• The project must present a topic related to the history of work and/or labour as part of New Brunswick heritage.
• The project may focus on people (individuals or groups), events (local or provincial), organizations (small or large) or places (in New Brunswick) that shed light on the history of workers in the province.
• The project should demonstrate use of relevant sources and present research results in ways that will interest fellow students and to members of the public.
• Students show enthusiasm and resourcefulness in exploring the role of work and labour in New Brunswick history.

The recipient will receive:

• a commemorative plaque
• a gift from the New Brunswick Federation of Labour

The recipient’s school will receive a commemorative trophy (loaned for one year).

** Students are encouraged to make use of the New Brunswick Labour History website and the Atlantic Canada Portal, among other available resources, in developing their projects.

“Recognizing commitment and passion for New Brunswick Heritage”

One award per regional heritage fair site.

Regional heritage fair committees will coordinate this award.

• May be awarded to an individual or a group project.
• A student may only receive the award once during their participation in heritage fairs.
• In the same fair, a student award recipient may also be selected as a delegate to the provincial heritage fair but may not receive another award or medal.

Criteria for the award:

• The project must have a New Brunswick heritage theme – artistic, natural or human history.
• The project best exemplifies a personal passion and individual commitment to New Brunswick heritage.
• The student shows a high level of enthusiasm for learning about New Brunswick heritage.
• The student shows a high level of originality and initiative in developing their project.
• The student shows a high level of determination and dedication to research the topic.

The recipient will receive :

• a commemorative plaque
• a gift from the New Brunswick Museum

The recipient’s school will receive a commemorative trophy (loaned for one year).

“Celebrating New Brunswick’s past, present and future”

One award per regional heritage fair site.

Regional heritage fair committees will coordinate this award.

• May be awarded to an individual or a group project.
• A student may only receive the award once during their participation in heritage fairs.
• In the same fair, a student award recipient may also be selected as a delegate to the provincial heritage fair but may not receive another award or medal.

Criteria for the award:

• The project must have a New Brunswick-in-a-Canadian-context heritage theme and tell the story of:
  • a commemorative event, location or person
  • how this commemoration reflects the history, aspirations and democratic traditions of New Brunswick
• The student demonstrates a clear understanding of the historical thinking concept "historical significance."
• The student shows a high level of enthusiasm for learning about New Brunswick and Canadian heritage.
• The student shows a high level of determination and dedication to researching the topic.

The recipient will receive:

• a commemorative plaque
• a gift from the New Brunswick Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture

The recipient’s school will receive a commemorative trophy (loaned for one year).

One award per regional heritage fair site.

The New Brunswick Provincial Showcase Award is given to the best heritage project in the regional heritage fair.

Criteria for the award:

• Project must have a New Brunswick or Canadian heritage theme and entail some research conducted by the participants. Projects can be specific to one time-period or display a thematic development or progression.
• Students may prepare projects as individuals or in groups.
• Students must provide written research that was undertaken in developing their projects.
• Students may only receive the award once during their participation in heritage fairs.
• In the same fair, the award recipient(s) may also be selected as another award or medal recipient.

The award recipient must:

• Present a high-quality project which focuses on a relevant subject on New Brunswick or Canadian heritage
• Show a high-level of enthusiasm for learning about New Brunswick and Canadian heritage
• Present solid research using primary and/or secondary sources.
• Include a strong visual representation that summarizes the research, in an original and engaging manner.
• Express their research and thoughts with clarity and coherence in an oral presentation.

The recipient will receive:

• A commemorative plaque
• A gift from the New Brunswick Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
• An invitation to present their project to the Honorary Patron, the Lieutenant Governor and receive a medal in an official ceremony
• Recognition on the NB Heritage website and social media

“Where Legends Live”

One award per regional heritage fair site.

Regional heritage fair committees will coordinate this award.

• May be awarded to an individual or a group project.
• A student may only receive the award once during their participation in heritage fairs.
• In the same fair, a student award recipient may also be selected as a delegate to the provincial heritage fair but may not receive another award or medal.

Criteria for the award:

• The project must have a sport heritage theme and demonstrate a connection to New Brunswick’s sport heritage considering the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame Legacy.
• The student shows a high level of enthusiasm for learning about New Brunswick’s sport heritage.
• The student shows a high level of determination and dedication to research the topic.
• The student makes creative use of sources such as family photos, newspaper articles, audio taped interviews or other media sources and New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame resources.
• The project is based upon solid historical research and presents appropriate dates and facts that are important to our understanding of the subject.
• The project demonstrates the use of original works and includes reference citations.

The recipient will receive:

• a commemorative plaque
• a gift from the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame

The recipient’s school will receive a commemorative trophy (loaned for one year).

“In recognition of the meeting of two worlds in 1604”

One award per regional heritage fair site.

Regional heritage fair committees will coordinate this award.

• May be awarded to an individual or a group project.
• A student may only receive the award once during their participation in heritage fairs.
• In the same fair, a student award recipient may also be selected as a delegate to the provincial heritage fair but may not receive another award or medal.

Criteria for the award:

• The project best exemplifies one of the following:
  • New Brunswick’s bilingual heritage
  • the role of St. Croix Island in Canadian history
  • the role of Mi’gmaq, Wolastoqiyik and Peskotomuhkatiyik in the building of New Brunswick and Canada 
  • the 400th anniversary of Acadia and of French presence in North America or any aspect of immigration to New Brunswick
• The student shows a high level of enthusiasm for learning about New Brunswick’s heritage and cultural diversity.
• The student shows a high level of determination and dedication to research the topic.

The recipient will receive:

• a commemorative plaque
• a gift from the New Brunswick Department of Intergovernmental Affairs

The recipient’s school will receive a commemorative trophy (loaned for one year).