TRC - Heritage Awards and funding announced

22nd March 2022

Heritage Festival dates announced and nominations now open for coveted Heritage Awards

The annual Heritage Festival will take place from Friday 22 April to 1 May, 2022. Nominations are now open for the biennial Tamworth Regional Heritage Awards and will be open until 4pm, Wednesday 6 April, 2022.

The award categories include:

  • Warren Newman Memorial for Contribution to Heritage within the Region
  • Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
  • Adaptive Reuse
  • Building Conservation
  • Heritage Resources and Publication
  • Heritage Tourism, Education and Interpretation
  • New Systematic Development

Chairperson of the Tamworth Regional Heritage Working Group and Tamworth region Councillor, Helen Tickle said that the Heritage Awards showcase the region’s rich heritage.

“It is important to recognise the fantastic things which individuals, organisations and companies do to preserve and promote the heritage of the Tamworth region. We have a rich and diverse heritage here. These awards are vital in promoting and encouraging the community to embrace and share the heritage which is a big part of the identity of the region.”

Council encourages nominations for the awards at: https://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/about/forms/2022-tamworth-regional-heritage-awards-nomination-form

 

 

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