Heritage Awards

Nominations in this category can be a project, business or product that enriches and/or improves a heritage experience by helping visitors to develop a strong sense of understanding and appreciation of a place, area and/or the region.

The nomination may be a tour, historic trail, festival, event, commemorative event, exhibition, a form of accommodation or commercial activity, cruise, performance, educational activity or program, interpretation works or signage, community engagement program, museum display or interactive experience, website or app.

Things to include in your nomination:

• Provide a brief summary of your product to be used in any promotional material (100 words)
• Please provide to the best of your knowledge, some information about the history/heritage of the place, area and/or region (up to 300 words)
• Provide an overview of the heritage tourism product (up to 300 words)
• Outline how the product is connected to the heritage of the area or the site (up to 300 words)
• How does your product positively contribute to the heritage tourism industry in South Australia?
• Up to three (3) supporting high-resolution digital photographs that are able be used for the awards event as well as any other promotional opportunities.

To submit a nomination for this category please visit Heritage Tourism Nomination Form

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This category recognises a commitment the conservation of a State or Local Heritage Listed Place or a building/place, either urban or rural, which has historic value or character relevant to the town or district. The aim of conservation is to retain the cultural significance of a place.

Projects will be assessed based on how the works conserve the heritage integrity of the place/building as well as their contribution to the streetscape. Any local partnerships fostered/supported (eg. the use local stone masons/trades) will also be considered.

A project can be nominated in one of two sections within this category:

a) Small Scale Projects/Works

For project/works with a total cost not exceeding $50,000.

b) Large Scale Projects/Works

For project/works with a total cost exceeding $50,000.

Things to include in your nomination:

• Provide a brief summary of your project to be used in any promotional material (100 words).
• To the best of your knowledge, provide an overview of the heritage significance of the building/place (up to 300 words).
• Provide an overview of the project (up to 300 words).
• Provide an overview of any local partnerships fostered/supported throughout the project (up to 300 words).
• Outline the details of conservation works that have been undertaken (up to 300 words).
• Outline the significance of the project for the Alexandrina community (up to 250 words).
• Up to three (3) supporting high-resolution digital photographs that are able be used for the awards event as well as any other promotional opportunities. Where possible include a before & after image.

To submit a nomination for this category please visit Conservation Practice Nomination Form

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This category recognises the ability to repurpose a heritage or historic building/site to ensure that it is retained and used in a productive way.

The adaptation should be sympathetic to the building’s heritage fabric, celebrate and where possible provide interpretation on the heritage of the building/site and any previous uses or occupiers. The new use of the building/site should also exhibit a level of innovation and creativity.

Things to include in your nomination:

• To the best of your knowledge, provide an overview of the heritage significance of the place, area and/or region (up to 300 words).
• Outline the adaptation that has occurred.
• How can visitors understand/appreciate the heritage significance of the building/place/area? (up to 300 words)
• How does the adaptation provide a positive and lasting outcome for Alexandrina? (up to 300 words)
• Up to three (3) supporting high-resolution digital photographs that are able be used for the awards event as well as any other promotional opportunities. Where possible include a before and after image.

To submit a nomination for this category please visit Adaptive Re-use Nomination Form

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This category recognises the importance of gardens in enhancing the character of a heritage building or place and its positive impact on a street or area. Nominations could include a garden and its layout, a fence, hedge or even artwork. The identified project must have connection to the heritage/historic significance or the era of the building/place.

Things to include in your nomination:

• To the best of your knowledge, provide an overview of the heritage/historic significance of the building/place (up to 300 words).
• Outline the details of the garden and/or fencing (up to 300 words).
• How does the garden/fencing contribute to the character/amenity of the street area? (up to 300 words)
• Up to three (3) supporting high-resolution digital photographs that are able be used for the awards event as well as any other promotional opportunities. Where possible include a before and after image.

To submit a nomination for this category please visit Heritage Gardens and Fencing Nomination Form

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This category recognises a person(s) or organisation that has undertaken local historic research and documented it as either a digital story, oral histories, an open day, conference or symposium, video, film, book or publication.

Things to include in your nomination:

• Outline the subject matter of the research and its significance to the heritage/history of the Alexandrina Region. (up to 300 words)
• Provide details/timeline of the research and then the presentation of it. (up to 300 words)
• How could the findings/research be interpreted/utilised/experienced by the Alexandrina community (and beyond)? (up to 300 words)
• Up to three (3) supporting high-resolution digital photographs that are able be used for the awards event as well as any other promotional opportunities.

To submit a nomination for this category please visit Historic Research Nomination Form

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The Lorraine Pomery Service to Heritage Award recognises a person who has had significant contribution to the preservation of and advocacy for heritage within the Alexandrina region. This may be through invaluable research and documentation, contribution to a local historical society or through ongoing volunteer work in the heritage sector.

Lorraine was a pioneer for heritage conservation and documentation with specific interest in the Port Elliot area where she resided until she passed away in 2022.

Things to include in your nomination:

• Detail the extent of the person’s contribution to heritage within Alexandrina (up to 500 words)
• Provide up to three (3) supporting high-resolution digital photographs that are able be used for the awards event as well as any other promotional opportunities.

To submit a nomination for this category please visit Lorraine Pomery Service to Heritage Award

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The Mayoral Award is presented to one outstanding nomination, and can be from any of the five categories. This award, as judged by the Mayor, is presented to the nomination believed to best celebrate the heritage of the Alexandrina region and in doing so, provide a long-lasting benefit to the community.