Mississauga receives prestigious Governor General’s Medal in Architecture

The City of Mississauga is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the Governor General’s Medal in Architecture for Churchill Meadows Community Centre and Mattamy Sports Park from the The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and Canada Council for the Arts for the building’s outstanding design and excellence.

The Governor General’s Medal in Architecture is awarded every two years to recognize and celebrate outstanding design in recently completed built projects of any size, type and geographical location by Canadian architects. Mississauga was one of 12 recipients to receive this prestigious distinction.

Churchill Meadows Community Centre and Mattamy Sports Park opened to the public in 2021 and features a 75,000-square foot community centre and 57-acre sports park that offers:

• 25-metre, six-lane pool and therapeutic pool
• Triple gymnasium
• Teaching kitchen and multipurpose room
• Active Living Studio
• Two lit artificial turf soccer fields, one with a seasonal dome
• Playground
• Spray pad
• Skate park
• Multi-purpose court
• Outdoor fitness equipment
• Large green space and walking trails
• Year-round covered tennis and pickleball courts – which are expected to open later this year

To learn more about the Governor General’s Medal in Architecture and the 2024 award recipients, visit RAIC’s website.

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“Receiving this prestigious award showcases Mississauga’s commitment to excellence and innovation when it comes to building infrastructure in our community. Creating modern public spaces contributes to the vibrancy of our city and offers places for all to enjoy. I would like to thank RAIC for selecting us for this award and extend my congratulations to the architects and City team for all their work in bringing this award-winning facility to life.” – Mayor Carolyn Parrish

“Receiving this prestigious award showcases Mississauga’s commitment to excellence and innovation when it comes to building infrastructure in our community. Creating modern public spaces contributes to the vibrancy of our city and offers places for all to enjoy. I would like to thank RAIC for selecting us for this award and extend my congratulations to the architects and City team for all their work in bringing this award-winning facility to life.” – Ward 10 Councillor Sue McFadden

“The 50-acre site was previously an agricultural field that transformed into a diversified park and pavilion-style building. Together, it has become a new central hub for the community, bringing people together through sports, recreation and leisure activities – all designed with a strong focus on nature and sustainability. I’m proud of MJMA architect, Aquicon Construction Co. and the City team for being so thoughtful and innovative when it came to designing and building this modern and iconic accessible property for the public to enjoy. Receiving the Governor General’s Medal in Architecture is a truly proud moment for us all.” – Raj Sheth, Commissioner, Corporate Services

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