Heritage Awards

This category relates to heritage studies (in print or online) and may include (but is not limited to):

• Conservation Management Plans
• Masterplans
• Museum Planning Documents (Small Museums)
• Collection Management Documents
• Cultural Heritage Surveys
• Heritage Studies
• Archaeological Management Plans
• Archival Recordings
• Thematic Histories
• Heritage Guidelines
• Research Publications
• Websites
• Heritage Policies or Strategies.

This category relates to projects involving heritage landscapes, such as:

• Cultural landscapes
• Urban landscapes or precincts
• Natural landscapes
• Archaeological landscapes
• Cultural precincts or
• Main Streets.

This category relates to projects that complement and utilise existing heritage fabric, re-purposing and/or new developments which are sympathetic to the traditional uses of a site and its structures and which protect the heritage integrity.

This category relates to projects that involve interpretation, promotion and celebration of Queensland’s heritage such as:

• Events
• Exhibitions
• Tours
• Educational Activities and Programs
• Interpretation Works, i.e. Signage
• Community Engagement Programs.
• Museum Displays and Interactive Experiences
• Heritage Tours, Trails and/or Tracks
• Websites
• Digital Stories
• Oral Histories
• Open Days
• Conferences, Expositions and Symposiums
• Workshops or Seminars
• Videos or Film

This category relates to projects involving the conservation of our built heritage. Such projects may include but are not limited to:

• Conservation works
• Repair works and
• Restoration

Works may occur at places such:

• Buildings
• Landscapes
• Historic gardens
• Moveable heritage
• Industrial sites
• Memorials
• Statues
• Parks or
• Precincts

This award recognises the extraordinary commitment of a community group and/or individual who have pursued the protection and conservation of key heritage places, items or objects.

This award recognises individuals who have demonstrated a lifetime of valuable contribution to the field of heritage conservation and management in Queensland.

The Trust will consult a range of heritage experts for recommendations and any nominations will be considered.

This award recognises a National Trust Heritage Volunteer who has demonstrated a commitment above and beyond, over a number of years, and who has inspired others in their heritage work.

This award recognises an individual (under 35 years of age and/or with less than 5 years core heritage experience) who has demonstrated excellence in the development of heritage conservation skills and who has the potential to develop into an inspirational heritage leader.