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Tamworth Regional Heritage Awards

The Tamworth Regional Heritage Awards are presented biennially and recognise outstanding commitment and contribution to heritage conservation, adaptive reuse and interpretation in the Tamworth region.

In 2018, the Tamworth Regional Heritage Awards were presented at an event at Goonoo Goonoo Station.


Congratulations to the Winners of the 2018 Heritage Awards are: 

Conservation - Commercial

Winner: Shearer Arcade, Tamworth 
Highly Commended: 73 Queen Street, Barraba
Conservation - Community

Winner: Calala Cottage
Highly Commended: The Old Primitive Methodist Church, Nundle
Conservation - Residential

Winner: Lot A King George V Avenue, Tamworth
Highly Commended: Rural Cottage, 604 Duncans Creek Road, Duncans Creek
Adaptive Reuse

Winners: The Mechanics Institute - Williamsburg Tamworth & The Retreat Theatre - Megabites At The Retreat, Tamworth

Research Investigation/Analysis

Winners: Calala House (Publication) & Tamworth Identities (Publication)
Education, Interpretation and Community Engagement

Winner: Oxley Scenic Lookout Kamilaroi/Gomeroi Country Storyboard
Highly Commended: Marius Street Powerstation Display

The Warren Newman Award

Winner: Leonard Waters - Len Waters Aboriginal Cultural Tours
Highly Commended: Harry & Robyn Fletcher - Manellae Collectibles

Significant Contribution to National Heritage

Winner: Goonoo Goonoo Station, Tamworth

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