RHS board recognize past presenters:

Elizabeth Abbott
Her book, “A History of Marriage” was nominated for the 2011 Governor General’s  Literary Award for Non-Fiction.  Elizabeth is also a founding member of the Riverdale Historical Society.

Howard Shrier whose book, “High Chicago” was named best crime novel of the year at the 2010 Arthur Ellis Awards.

Mark Osbaldeston
Shortlisted for the 2009 City of Toronto Book Award and recipient of the 2009 Award of Merit at the Heritage Toronto Awards night for his book: “Unbuilt Toronto:  A History of the City That Might Have Been”.

Nino Ricci
Winner of the 2008 Governor General’s Award for Fiction.
His book: “The Origin of Species”.