On Monday, February 13, the Gustin/Trounce Heritage Committee Inc. received a 2006 City of Saskatoon Heritage Award for the interior/exterior restoration of Gustin House.  The citation noted that the restoration work was based on aspects such as historic photo documentation, that it included careful efforts to replicate original paint colours, and that the Gustin furnishings and artifacts were returned to their original places in the House. 

Walter Thiessen, president, accepted the Award on behalf of the Committee. Also recognized for their work on Gustin House were Allan Duddridge of Stantec Architecture Ltd., Harry Dalsgaard of D2 Construction, and Renee Duddridge of Duddridge Interior Design, all of Saskatoon.  In attendance at the ceremony were others from the architectural firm and the construction company, as well as family members and friends of the Committee. At a reception at Frances Morrison Library following the Award Ceremony, photos of Gustin House and of the all the winning heritage entries were on display.

After the months of intense work during 2005 by Gustin/Trounce Heritage Committee members, this recognition was an honour and a joy! Thank you to those whose excellent professional services made the fine restoration of Gustin House possible, and to others who have assisted in so many ways.