Submissions now open for National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards 2022

Entries have opened for the 28th annual National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards to be held Friday 13th May at Doltone House, Pyrmont.

The National Trust Heritage Awards have been running since 1994 and are among the most highly anticipated events in the heritage, cultural and conservation sector. The awards are an annual event run by the National Trust (NSW) as part of the Australian Heritage Festival and are supported by the NSW Government through the Heritage Council of NSW.

National Trust (NSW) Chief Executive, Debbie Mills notes “this is an unmissable opportunity for the community and organisations to celebrate heritage excellence and innovation, and demonstrate the invaluable connection in New South Wales between people, place and heritage.” 

Architecture powerhouse and highly-respected heritage specialist Matt Devine returns as Chair of the National Trust Heritage Awards Jury for 2022, leading a stellar judging panel of independent industry experts.

Initiatives completed between 31st March 2021 and 1st March 2022 by organisations, individuals and community groups are invited to enter.

Entries are open for submission until 11.59pm (AEDT) Tuesday 15th March, with a shortlist of finalists to be announced during April 2022.

The categories include:

• Aboriginal Heritage

• Adaptive Re-use

• Advocacy

• Conservation - Built Heritage

• Conservation - Interiors and Objects

• Conservation - Landscape

• Continuing Tradition

• Education and Interpretation

• Events, Exhibitions and Tours

• Resources and Publications

• Judges’ Choice

In addition, nominations are welcome for individual categories:

• Individual: Heritage Skills Award

• Individual: Lifetime Achievement Award

Projects demonstrating excellence in the conservation, protection, and interpretation of Aboriginal, built, natural and cultural heritage are encouraged to learn more about the event and the 2022 submission guidelines via nationaltrust.org.au/heritage-awards-nsw

Tickets for the highly anticipated Awards ceremony are available to purchase via Eventbrite from 8th February 2022. 

More information at nationaltrust.org.au/heritage-awards-nsw/

Image: National Trust Awards 2021 event attendees