Awards and Recognitions | Build Nova Scotia

At Build Nova Scotia, our goal is to get you as close as you can possibly get to the unforgettable beauty, captivating experiences and unparalleled opportunities where land meets sea.

Through our projects and partnerships, we have received a number of awards and recognitions including Tall Ships Nova Scotia. We proudly share these with the many partners, visitors and communities we have worked with over the past three decades.

These include:

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2022: Town of Lunenburg Heritage Recognition Award (Zwicker & Co. Warehouse Project)
2021: The Coast Best of Halifax Choice Awards-Gold: Best Public Space
2021: The Coast Best of Halifax Choice Awards-Gold: Best Place For A First Date
2021: Town of Lunenburg Heritage Recognition Award (Big Boat Shed Project)
2019: The Coast Best of Halifax Choice Awards-Gold: Best Public Space
2019: The Coast Best of Halifax Choice Awards-Gold: Best Place For A First Date
2018: Halifax Urban Design Awards, Award of Excellence for The Waterfront Hammocks Project
2017: International Mission Award from Sail Training International (for Msit No’Kmaq: All My Relations)
2017: Spirit of Halifax Award from Discover Halifax
2017: The Coast Best of Halifax Readers’ Choice Awards—Gold: Best Public Space
2017: The Coast Best of Halifax Readers’ Choice Awards—Gold: Best Place For A First Date
2017: The Coast Best of Halifax Readers’ Choice Awards—Bronze: Best Staycation Spot
2016: Special Friend of McNabs Island Society
2016: MPI (Meeting Professionals International) Atlantic—Influence Award
2015-2014: The Coast Best of Halifax Readers’ Choice City Awards (Various)
2013: The Coast Best of Halifax Readers’ Choice City Awards, Halifax Waterfront “Best Staycation Place”; Silver for “Best Place for a First Date”; Bronze for “Best Place To Go Running”
2013-2008: The Coast Best of Halifax—Halifax Waterfront “Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners” (plus additional Best of categories annually)

TALL SHIPS NOVA SCOTIA

2017: First Sail Training International Mission Award for Msit No’Kmaq: All My Relations
2013: Tourism Industry Association of Canada—Finalist, Event of the Year (Tall Ships Nova Scotia)
2012 and 2004: Tall Ships America Port of the Year Award
2012: Tall Ships Challenge Atlantic Coast: Sail Training and Education Award
2012: Tall Ships Challenge Atlantic Coast: Ship and Crew Vote Award
2012: Tall Ships Challenge Atlantic Coast: Operations, Logistics, Marketing & Promotion Award

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Halifax Waterfront Food and Beverage Business Opportunity

Build Nova Scotia is seeking a morning-focused food and beverage operator for the perfect location on the Halifax waterfront!…

Build Nova Scotia is seeking a morning-focused food and beverage operator for the perfect location on the Halifax waterfront!

New Public Spaces at CUNARD

More space to play is coming to the Halifax waterfront.

Evergreen Market Vendor Opportunity

July 11, 2023 — Halifax, NS: The Evergreen Festival will bring the bright and exciting spirit of the season to the Halifax waterfront from November 24…

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Build Nova Scotia appoints Chief Operating Officer & Vice President of Operations

June 29, 2023—Halifax Nova Scotia: Gordon Stevens has been appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer & Vice President of Operations for…

June 29, 2023—Halifax Nova Scotia: Gordon Stevens has been appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer & Vice President of Operations for Build Nova Scotia. Gordon has been digging in to provide strategic guid…

Halifax Waterfront Year-Round Retail Business Opportunity

Build Nova Scotia is seeking a year-round retail operator for a prime location on the Halifax waterfront!…

Build Nova Scotia is seeking a year-round retail operator for a prime location on the Halifax waterfront!

Mobile Vending Opportunity

Build Nova Scotia is looking for several mobile operators to ‘Pop-Up’ with their vending carts at Tall Ships Quay this summer.

Build Nova Scotia welcomes new Vice President of Infrastructure, Lands & Community Development

In this critical role, Jonathan will lead all aspects of our work to steward strategic infrastructure development for and with communities in all corn…

In this critical role, Jonathan will lead all aspects of our work to steward strategic infrastructure development for and with communities in all corners of the province.