Heritage awards nominations open

Gosford Council is calling for nominations for its inaugural Gosford City Heritage Awards.

The awards aim to acknowledge the efforts of those who actively conserve our heritage, and educate and promote heritage and history within the Gosford Local Government Area.

The awards will form part of celebrations for Australian Heritage Week and the National Trust Heritage Festival 2013.

Gosford Council's heritage program coordinator Ms Rebecca Cardy said the Heritage Awards were the first of its kind in Gosford City.

"Many of our significant heritage sites are managed and promoted by volunteers and organisations and much of our knowledge of local history results from the many hours of research, analysis and writing conducted by local individuals and history groups.

"For this reason, Council is proud to now have a forum to publicly recognise the hard work and efforts of residents who invest their time and skills to conserve our local history.

"These awards are not only an opportunity to say thank you for the continued care and guardianship of the heritage sites within our city but are also a way to recognise the outstanding contribution these individuals and organisations make to the wider community.

"The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony to be celebrated in Council Chambers on Thursday, May 2," Ms Cardy said.

The four awards categories are Heritage Conservation, Interpretation Projects, Historical Research and Publication and Outstanding Achievement Award.

Applications close on Monday, April 8, at 5pm.

Nominations will be judged by a panel of Council officers and external professionals.

For more information or a nomination form contact Rebecca on 4325 8869 or visit http://www.gosford.nsw.gov.au/community/heritage.

Media Release, 13 Mar 2013

Rebecca Cardy, Gosford Council