MONTREAL, April 18, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Antiquarian and Numismatic Society of Montréal (ANSM), the Château Ramezay - Historic Site and Museum of Montréal, in a special collaboration with Heritage Montreal Foundation, is honouring 10 Montrealers who have contributed to protecting, conserving, developing and promoting Montréal's heritage.
The Museum chose the eve of the International Day for Monuments and Sites to pay tribute to Monique Barriault, Jean Bélisle, Georges Coulombe, Maurice Desnoyers, Sylvie Dufresne, Julia Gersovitz, Phyllis Lambert, Blanche Lemco van Ginkel, Bruce McNiven and Father Claude Turmel, all key players in the world of heritage.
Each award was given to a person who has worked in the community and contributed to the protection, conservation, study, enhancement and dissemination of Montréal's heritage. Each of the recipients has demonstrated an outstanding and long-standing commitment to the cause.
SOURCE: Château Ramezay - Musée et site historique de Montréal
For more information or for a picture of this event, contact Louise Brazeau at 514-861-3708 extension 225 or go to http://www.chateauramezay.qc.ca/en/press-room/
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