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Alexander Fraser Award

Colonel Alexander Fraser was born in Scotland in 1860 and arrived in Canada in 1886. Shortly after his arrival, he became a staff member of the Toronto Mail. In 1903, Fraser was selected as the first Archivist of Ontario and served in that capacity until his retirement in 1935. He was involved in and assumed leadership roles in many local societies. He also edited and published many books and articles, including a two-volume history of Ontario.

The Alexander Fraser Award is given to individuals who have contributed in a significant way to the advancement of the archival community in Ontario. Achievements may range from written and visual work to involvement in organizations or participation in projects. This award is designated to recognize cumulative contributions rather than any single activity. Generally speaking, contributions need to go beyond a specific archives or community.


Award Recipients

  • 2023 - Ellen Millar
  • 2022 - Iona McCraith
  • 2021 - Grant Hurley
  • 2020 - not awarded
  • 2019 - Margaret Bignell
  • 2018 - M.C. Havey
  • 2017 - Suzanne Dubeau and Anne Hepplewhite
  • 2016 - Jean Dryen, Loryl MacDonald, and Theresa Regnier
  • 2015 - Daniel German
  • 2014 - Carolynn Bart-Riedstra and Matt Szybalski
  • 2013 - Jennifer Bunting and Patricia Kennedy
  • 2012 - Rodney Carter and Ellen Scheinberg
  • 2011 - Jim Burant, Karen Teeple, and John Lutman
  • 2010 - Robin Keirstead
  • 2009 - not awarded
  • 2008 - Linda Chakmak and Sister Gayle Desarmia
  • 2007 - Paul J. Henry and Marc Lerman
  • 2006 - Jill Robertson and Brian P.N. Beaven
  • 2005 - Brian Masschaele
  • 2004 - Mary Charles
  • 2003 - Mary Gladwin
  • 2002 - not awarded
  • 2001 - Alex Ross and Paul Banfield
  • 2000 - Lutzen Riedstra
  • 1999 - Lorna Whittaker
  • 1998 - Rev. Edward Jackman
  • 1997 - David Bullock
  • 1996 - John Barton
  • 1995 - Lucie PagĂ©
  • 1994 - Joyce Pettigrew 
  • 1993 - Shirley Spragge
  • 1992 - Roy Schaeffer
  • 1991 - Christine Ardern
  • 1990 - Mark Walsh
  • 1989 - Anne MacDermaid
  • 1988 - John Smart

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