The 2018 awards were presented during a luncheon ceremony at Doltone House in Pyrmont.

Now in it's 24th year, the Heritage Awards encompass a wide variety of projects from education resources and research, to conservation of objects and buildings, architectural re-invigoration, documentaries and publications, regeneration of the environment and hardworking advocacy campaigners. 

The Heritage Awards is a signature event in New South Wales and is part of the Australian Heritage Festival, which runs until 20 May. 

This years award winning heritage projects include the adaptive reuse and conservation of the historic buildings at the 170-year old Goonoo Goonoo Station, established by the Australian Agricultural Company in 1841 for the production of Merino Wool; the conservation and refurbishment of the Westpac Long Gallery, Australia’s first purpose-built museum exhibition space; the Sydney Opera House’s conservation and management plan Respecting the Vision; History Here, a film project that saw school students bring to life the local stories of a Wiradyuri Elder and seniors; and the publication Shack Life, telling the story of three small beachside communities in the Royal National Park south of Sydney and how their residents fought to save their beloved shacks and keep shack heritage alive.

This year, for the first time, was an award for the most outstanding project of the year. The inaugural winner was Australian artist Chris Fox for his sculpture "Interloop" at Wynard Station, commissioned by Transport for NSW. The sculpture re-uses and re-imagines the 1950s heritage escalators from the York St exit of Wynard Station into an evocative public artwork.  

A number of individuals were also recognised for their contributions to heritage including architect David Sheedy for the Lifetime Achievement Award. 

The CEO of the National Trust of Australia, Debbie Mills, said she was extremely impressed by the innovation and skill associated with the projects entered this year. 

"They represent some amazing achievements on the part of organisations and individuals who are dedicated to conserving, revitalising, inspiring, educating and exciting everyone about our built and natural heritage," she said. 

Click here to view more information about Heritage Awards 2018 winners.

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