The National Trust (NSW) has announced the shortlist for the 2021 National Trust Heritage Awards. Now in its 27th year, the program recognises projects, initiatives and individuals that excel in the conservation, protection and interpretation of Aboriginal, built, natural and cultural heritage in Australia.
In judging this year’s National Trust Heritage Awards, jury chair Matthew Devine was joined by experts in the field of Aboriginal heritage; built, cultural and landscape conservation; industrial heritage; curatorial and interpretative practice; and history.
“We received such fantastic entries this year and it was such a challenge to determine the shortlisted projects,” Matthew says. “There are a diverse range of projects and initiatives recognised this year, and they represent the full spectrum of heritage and role it plays in defining and enriching place, telling the stories of our diverse communities and connecting people.”
National Trust Heritage Awards 2021 / News highlights
- The shortlist for the National Trust Heritage Awards 2021 has been revealed.
- Spotlighting projects, initiatives and individuals, the shortlist celebrates the conservation, protection and interpretation of heritage in Australia.
- The 2021 awards jury was led by Matthew Devine who was joined by a panel of industry professionals.
- Winners of this year’s awards will be announced at a ticketed event being held in Sydney on May 13.
- See the full shortlist below.
“The past year has presented its difficulties to the sector, with delays to projects and significant challenges for event and exhibition organisers,” says Debbie Mills, CEO of the National Trust (NSW). “Despite this, the range of projects entered for the National Trust Heritage Awards this year has demonstrated how innovative and dedicated people working throughout the heritage sector are.”
Individual awards including the Heritage Skills, Lifetime Achievement, Cathy Donnelly Memorial and the Judges’ Choice will be announced at the National Trust Heritage Awards ceremony in Sydney on May 13.
See the full shortlist below.
There are a diverse range of projects and initiatives recognised this year, and they represent the full spectrum of heritage.
National Trust Heritage Awards 2021 shortlist
Aboriginal Heritage
- Leagues Club Park, Gosford – entered by Hunter Central Coast Development Corporation.
- Walking on Country – entered by Shoalhaven City Council.
Adaptive Re-Use
- Carr Street, Coogee – entered by McGregor Westlake Architecture.
- Cottage Medical, Berry – entered by Nicholas Powell Architect.
- Sub Base Platypus – entered by Lahznimmo Architects.
- The Sydney Retreat – entered by Bronwyn Hanna.
Advocacy
- Mulgoa Valley – entered by Friends of Fernhill and Mulgoa Valley Inc.
- Save Willow Grove – entered by North Parramatta Residents Action Group.
Conservation: Built Heritage
- Alpha House Restoration, Kamay 2020 – entered by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
- Australian Museum Project Discover – entered by The Australian Museum and Orwell & Peter Phillips.
- Greenway Window Conservation and Upgrade Project, Milsons Point – entered by Land and Housing Corporation, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.
- Lowy Institute, Sydney – entered by Hector Abrahams Architects.
- Pawley Street, Surry Hills – entered by NSW Land and Housing Corporation, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.
- Restoration of Cathedral of St Michael and St John, Bathurst – entered by Cathedral of St Michael and St John, Bathurst.
- Shell House, Sydney – entered by Adriel Consultancy Pty Ltd.
Conservation: Interiors and Objects
- Conservation of the Art Gallery of NSW Bas Reliefs – entered by International Conservation Services.
- Preserving and Promoting Australia’s Theatrical Heritage: From Storage Rooms to Performing Arts Archive and Community Performance – entered by Seaborn, Broughton & Walford Foundation.
- Restoration of the Historic 1890 William Hill & Son Organ in the Hunter Baille Memorial Presbyterian Church, Annandale – by Ralph Lane OAM.
Conservation: Landscape
- Spains Wharf, Kurraba Point – entered by Aspire Stone Masonry.
Continuing Tradition
- George Proudman Fellowship Program – entered by Ministers Stonework Program.
- Tuckombil Barn – entered by Traditional Timber Frames.
Education and Interpretation
- Fairbridge Children’s Park, Molong – entered by Clouston Associates
- House Music at Your House – entered by Sydney Living Museum.
- Kamay 2020 Commemorative Sculptures– entered by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
- Sydney Opera House, Tours Immersive Digital Experience (TIDE) – entered by Sydney Opera House.
- Warrane, Sydney – entered by Trigger.
Heritage Events, Exhibitions & Tours
- Carrington Road Industrial Marrickville – entered by Louisa King and Ali Wright.
- The Coal Loader App – entered by North Sydney Council.
- Dennis Heritage Day – entered by Museum of Fire.
- Developing Sydney: Capturing Change 1900 – 1920 – entered by City of Sydney Council.
- Fragile Beauty, Rich and Rare – entered by Pamela Pauline Photography.
- Inherit: Old and New Histories – entered by Orange Regional Museum.
- Papunya Tula: 50 Years 1971 – 2021 – entered by Utopia Art Sydney.
- Spring Harvest 2021 – entered by Sydney Living Museum.
- ‘Thresholds’ by Julia Davis and Lisa Jones – entered by Sydney Trains.
- Tourists Paradise – entered by Port Macquarie Museum.
Heritage Resources and Publications
- Callan Park – Barnet Buildings External Fabric Maintenance Plan: An asset management and development consent document – entered by Ministers Stonework Program.
- Designing a Legacy – entered by Tim Ross, Modernister Films and Production Group.
- Vitalising Veteran Car Club Website – entered by The Veteran Car Club of Australia (NSW) Inc.
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