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Cultural Heritage Awards launch

The Awards recognise outstanding contributions to cultural heritage conservation, research, education, promotion, interpretation, training and awareness-raising within the Greater Shepparton municipality. The award winners are announced during Australian Heritage Week commencing on 11 April 2015.

The Awards aim to promote the benefits of cultural heritage conservation by highlighting good practice conservation examples and guidance, as well as offering the owners or guardians of our cultural heritage recognition of their invaluable work.

The 2015 nominations fall into six categories to include conservation works and a variety of other considerations. The categories are Creative Re-use of a Place; Conservation of a Place; Best Publication; Student; Interpretive Signage; and a category for Other Contributions.

Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Jenny Houlihan, says the Cultural Heritage Awards are an important event in the Council calendar. “Cultural heritage is more than maintaining buildings, it’s also about the fabric of our heritage, our identity, and making sure that our history is accessible for future generations to learn from,” she said.

“It is important to recognise the places and stories that make us special. Some things are tangible, such as buildings and landscapes, books, artefacts and artwork, but others are intangible such as folklore, traditions, language and knowledge,’ said Cr Houlihan.

“I am looking forward to seeing the entries for the awards and would like to encourage people to visit the website to find out more or contact Council and ask for a brochure. It is really important that we celebrate the good work people in our community are undertaking to keep our unique heritage alive,” said Cr Houlihan.

More information on the categories, the guidelines and a nomination form can be found at greatershepparton.com.au/cultural-heritage-awards Nomination forms can also be picked up from:

Greater Shepparton City Council: 90 Welsford Street, Shepparton
Mooroopna Hub: 23 Alexandra Street, Mooroopna
Shepparton Library: 41-42 Marungi Street, Shepparton
Tatura Library: 12-16 Casey Street, Tatura

Anyone interested in finding out more is welcome to attend the launch on Thursday 16 October. Please contact Michael MacDonagh on 5832 9700 for more information or to RSVP.