The Urban League of London annually recognizes exceptional individuals and outstanding developments in the city of London with our Green Umbrella and Green Brick awards. If you know a person or project deserving of this recognition please consider submitting a nomination. Criteria and past recipients are listed below and the nomination form is now available for 2024.
Nominations for 2024 are now open. Nominations close May 1, 2024.
The Urban League of London annually recognizes exceptional individuals and outstanding developments in the city of London with our Green Umbrella and Green Brick awards.
The Green Brick is awarded annually to recognize an outstanding built form project in the city, usually where the development has engaged residents at both the planning and development stages of the project. It can be a building or an outdoor space.
The Green Umbrella is awarded annually to an individual, or occasionally to an organization, demonstrating outstanding community citizenship and leadership in the city of London, as evidenced by a significant body of work. It reflects our commitment to recognizing the efforts of residents working to improve the lives of our fellow Londoners.
Awards are adjudicated by the Urban League Board of Directors and Membership Delegates. Please submit your nominations by May 1st and provide as much detail and information as you can to help inform the decision process. Winners will be celebrated at our AGM in June 2024.
The Urban League of London gives this award annually to recognize an outstanding built form project in the city, usually where the development has engaged citizens at both the planning and development stages of the project.
Indwell’s Embassy Commons
City of London
Cancelling Wonderland Rd. Widening
Joint Awards
Kiwanis Park Natural Playground
- AND -
Lorne Avenue Park
Life Spin
King Street Bike Lane
Woodholme
Sue-Anne Richardson-Hart
Wood Street Food Forest
Gabor Sass
The Cube
Arcane
Architects Tillman Ruth Robinson
Kim Morphy
York Developments
Zedd Architecture
London Roundhouse
Creative Property Development Inc
Ellipsis Digital/Engine SevenFour
Unique Food Attitudes
697 Dundas Street
Barbara Cycz
Centretown Seniors Affordable Housing Project
637 Dundas Street
Jens Stickling
Infrastructure Ontario
The Ventin Group
Chris Bentley MPP
Joint Awards
Stoney Creek Community Centre
YMCA
London Public Library
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The Red Antiquities Building
The Claudette MacKay-Lassonde Pavilion
Western University
The London Potters Guild
664 Dundas Street
The Sisters of St. Joseph Residence
485 Windermere Road
Queen’s Village for Seniors
518 Queen’s Avenue
Home for Hospice
837 Talbot Street
New Central Library
215 Dundas Street
Public Walkways along Stoney Creek
Covent Garden Market
The Palace Theatre
710 Dundas Street
London Community Players
Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre
Boyle Memorial Community Centre Park
289 Dufferin Avenue
Joint Awards
The Greg Curnoe Connection Bicycle Tunnel
- AND -
23-24 Becher Street
Joint Awards
Women’s Community House, 101 Wellington Street
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The Mechanics Institute, 231 Dundas Street
Market Tower, Dundas & Richmond Streets
Siskind, Cromarty, Ivey & Dowler, Law Offices
680 Waterloo Street
123 St. George Street
The London Armories Hotel
Warner Place @ Bishop Cronyn Memorial Church
Community Homes of Southwestern Ontario
190-207 Wortley Road
The Cherryhill Apartment Complex
The Urban League of London gives this award annually to an individual, or occasionally to an organization, demonstrating outstanding community citizenship and leadership in the city of London, as evidenced by a significant body of work. It reflects our commitment to recognizing the efforts of residents working to improve the lives of our fellow Londoners.
Heenal Rajani & Kara Rijnen
Frances Moore
Sarvarinder Singh Dohil, President Guru Nanak Mission Society
Ryan Craven
Mario Circelli
Todd Sleeper
Anne-Marie Sanchez
Michelle Baldwin
Mary Starnaman
Stephen Harding
Shawn Adamsson
Maryanne MacDonald
Dorothy Stolarski
Dr. Jane Bowles
Gosse Van Oosten
ReForest London
Hank Vander Laan
Sandy Levin
Bob Shiell
Diane Szoller
Friends of the Coves
Families First [in White Oaks]
Ken Sumnall
Stephen Bucciarelli
Ann Chisholm
Bill De Young
Dave & Winifred Wake
Rosemary Dickinson
Nan Finlayson
Jim Mahon
Kim Pratt
Jean Bernice Brooke
John Hamilton
Connie Cunningham
Jeff Henderson
Wil Harlock
Tom Crerar
Margaret MacGee
William Hitchens
Jim Madden
Ann and David Lindsay
Ormah Gibson
Carl McNorgan
Joseph Cummins
E.V. Buchanan
Joan Smith
Janet McEwan
Mary Van Sickle
William Marshall
Mary Barber
Jane Bigelow
Evelyn Crooks
Bruce & Jo Shawyer
Rosemary Walters
Gladys Shular
Ted Gauci
Wilma Bolton
Dr. Irving Vinger
John White, MPP
The award is given to an individual who has made significant/meaningful and positive contributions to the betterment of life in London, over a sustained period.
Joni Baechler
Joni Baechler was mayor of London from 2014 to 2015. She served on Council since 2000 and was widely regarded as an influential mayor.
The League awarded Joni the Richard and Beryl Ivery Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.
John Fleming
John Fleming is the former Managing Director of Planning and City Planner with the City of London. He is a key architect behind much of London's vision for the future.
The League awarded John the Richard and Beryl Ivey Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020.