2022 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards shortlist announced

The shortlist for the 28th annual National Trust Heritage Awards has been announced and features more than 40 rich and diverse heritage projects.

The National Trust Heritage Awards is an annual celebration of outstanding practice in the field of heritage, awarding excellence in conservation, protection, and interpretation of Aboriginal, built, natural and cultural heritage over the past year. The Awards are the signature event of the Australian Heritage Festival in New South Wales and are supported by the NSW Government through Heritage NSW.

Matthew Devine, Chair of the National Trust Heritage Awards Jury notes “the judges are thrilled by the quality and diversity of entries submitted this year for the National Trust Heritage Awards.

Devine was joined on the esteemed judging panel by industry experts Barrina South, David Burdon, Dr Siobhán Lavelle OAM, Kathryn Pitkin AM, Lynn Collins and Peter Salhani.

Debbie Mills, National Trust (NSW) Chief Executive adds “I would like to congratulate all of the entrants for their perseverance and dedication to heritage. Although it’s been a difficult couple of years, the projects presented this year are of an exceptional standard and a great reminder that there’s much to appreciate, acknowledge and celebrate.’’

The winners will be announced at the National Trust Heritage Awards ceremony on Friday 13th May at Doltone House in Pyrmont. Master of Ceremonies for the event is the ABC’s Simon Marnie and the proceedings will include a keynote speech from Anthony Burke, Professor of Architecture at University of Technology Sydney and Host of Restoration Australia on the ABC.

The 2022 National Trust Heritage Awards Shortlist:

Aboriginal Heritage

• Country: Future Fire, Future Farming – entered by Thames & Hudson Australia

• Design: Building on Country – entered by Thames & Hudson Australia

• In Search of...My First Nations of Australia Ancestors – entered by Society of Australian Genealogists

• Lighting the Town Halls – entered by Inner West Council

• Woollahra Aboriginal Heritage Study – entered by Woollahra Council

Adaptive Re-Use

• Crystalbrook Kingsley – entered by EJE Architecture

• Dawn Fraser Baths – entered by TKD Architects

• Ngununggula, Southern Highlands Regional Art Gallery at Retford Park – entered by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects

• Stephenson’s Mill – entered by Susan Hutton

• The Imperial at Clifton – entered by Shellharbour Workers’ Club with Welsh + Major Architects

• Walsh Bay Arts Precinct – entered by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects

Conservation - Built Heritage

• Armidale Railway Station Conservation Works – entered by Transport for NSW

• Baddeley Cottage – entered by Deb Dunn

• Bathurst Courthouse Facade and Roofing Conservations Works – entered by Public Works Advisory

• Boer War Memorial Conservation Works – entered by Parramatta Park Trust

• Carriage Room Restoration, Bella Vista Farm – entered by Friends of Bella Vista Farm

• Hinchcliff House – entered by Carter Williamson Architects

• St Michaels Anglican Cathedral – entered by Australian Heritage Restorations

• Sub Station No.164 – entered by Built

• The Former Hinchcliff Woolstore – entered by Urbis Pty Ltd

• The Great Cobar Museum and Visitors Information Centre – entered by Dunn & Hillam Architects

• The Peapes Building – entered by Brookfield Properties and GML Heritage

Conservation - Interiors and Objects

• Old Dubbo Gaol Upgrade - Stage 1 – entered by Dubbo Regional Council

• St Augustine's Catholic Church, Interior Lighting Upgrade – entered by Haron Robson Group

• Sub Station No.164 – entered by Built

• The Discovery of an Old Master Panel Painting Masquerading as a 19th Century Copy – entered by International Conservation Services

• The Great Cobar Museum and Visitors Information Centre – entered by Dunn & Hillam Architectsrevit

• Tulkiyan Interiors Conservation – entered by Ku-ring-gai Council

Continuing Tradition

• Boer War Memorial Conservation Works – entered by Parramatta Park Trust

• Richmond Park Cannons & Carriage Conservation – entered by International Conservation Services

• Susannah Place – entered by Artisan of Stone

Education and Interpretation

• E-Museum for Perisher Historical Society – entered by Perisher Historical Society

• Locomotive Workshops Revitalisation – entered by Curio Projects

• Old Dubbo Gaol Upgrade - Stage 1 – entered by Dubbo Regional Council

• Rocks Discovery Museum Refresh & Dedicated Website – entered by Place Management NSW

• Stories Of Our Town – entered by University of Newcastle Library

Events, Exhibitions and Tours

• ‘A Street of Strange Delight’ Guided Walking Tour – entered by Zeny Edwards

• Caring for Country In a Climate Crises Webinar Series – entered by Caring for Country Committee

• How to Move a Zoo – entered by Sydney Living Museums

• In Search of...My First Nations of Australia Ancestors – entered by Society of Australian Genealogists

• Locomotive 3801 Relaunch Events Program – entered by Transport Heritage NSW

• Old Dubbo Gaol Upgrade - Stage 1 – entered by Dubbo Regional Council

Resources and Publications

• Andrew Andersons: Architecture and the Public Realm – entered by NewSouth

• BirdCast – entered by Sustainable Farms and Australian National University

• Blue Mountains Heritage Strategy 2021-2025 – entered by Blue Mountains City Council

• Caring for Country In a Climate Crises Webinar Series – entered by Caring for Country Committee

• First Knowledges Series – entered by Thames & Hudson Australia

• Heritage Council of NSW CMP Review Project – entered by Heritage NSW and Heritage Council of NSW

Special categories: Individual awards including the Heritage Skills, Lifetime Achievement, Cathy Donnelly Memorial, President’s Prize and the Judges’ Choice to be announced at the National Trust Heritage Awards.

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