Cumberland Local Heritage Awards Program 2026-2027
Cumberland City Council is seeking nominations for the Cumberland Local Heritage Awards Program 2026-27. The Cumberland Local Heritage Awards Program 2026-27 demonstrates Council’s appreciation for those who have an active role in preserving and maintaining Cumberland City’s heritage or an interest in learning about local history.
The theme this year is “Change', how has history changed us and how are we changing history?" Heritage is not fixed in the past; it is a living force, constantly evolving, shaping our present and guiding our future.
The award program celebrates all aspects of our heritage, including buildings, landscapes, sacred sites, artefacts and artworks, film, stories, people, groups, and ceremonies.
Applications are open from Monday 9 March 2026 until Sunday 19 April 2026.
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Category 1 Best Maintained Heritage Property |
All entrants |
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Category 2 Restoration and Development (including adaptive re-use) |
All entrants |
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Category 3 HistoResearch: Researching Our Local History |
Junior Division – Winner |
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| Junior Division – Two Runners-Up |
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| Open Division – Winner |
Framed certificate and a prize valued at up to $1,000, with a choice of:
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| Open Division – Runner-Up |
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Category 4 Keeper of the Stone |
Division 1 – Winner |
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| Division 1 – Three Runners-Up |
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| Division 2 – Winner |
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| Division 2 – Three Runners-Up |
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| Overall, Keeper of the Stone Winner | Overall |
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Applications are open from Monday 9 March 2026 until Sunday 19 April 2026.
