Founded by the Canadian Urban Institute in 2001, the Brownie Awards crown its 2025 winners. 

Presented in partnership by the Canadian Brownfields Network and Actual Media, the annual awards recognize excellence in the remediation and redevelopment of brownfield sites across Canada.

Across eleven categories, projects are judged by innovative efforts of professionals who rehabilitate sites that were once contaminated, under-utilized and undeveloped by remaking them into productive residential and commercial projects. 

Winning projects include best small project at University of Ottawa, with best large project awarded to Galleria on the Park in Toronto whilst Biidaasige Park in Toronto was crowned best overall project.

Brownfielder of the year was given to Joe Chowaniec for his dedication to the environmental services and fundraising efforts.

See the full list of winners here.