2014 NSW Government Heritage Volunteer Awards

Yvonne Jenkins OAM - Memorial Award

Yvonne Jenkins of Rydal was a well-known historian and author of several books on family history in the Bowenfels, Rydal and surrounding areas. Yvonne was the convenor of the Lithgow & District Family History Society in 1986 and over the years encouraged members to write stories about their ancestors. The Lithgow & District Family History Society Inc has chosen to commemorate Yvonne's memory each year by conducting the Yvonne Jenkins Memorial Award. Entry is open to both members and non-members of the Society and is in the form of a short essay (1,000 words). The topic for the 2014 award is "My Ancestor was a .....". The winner of the Award, to be announced during Family History month in August 2014, will receive a certificate and one year's free membership of the Lithgow & District Family History Society Inc. The winning essay will be published in the Society's journal and on the web-site. Entries close on 30 April 2014 and must be accompanied by an entry form, which is available here or by contacting the Society, PO Box 516, Lithgow 2790 or 02 6353 1089 during library hours.

Heritage Volunteer Award to Molong

Marie Hammond,President, Des Sullivan, Vice President, and Andrew Gee MP with the award

Molong and District Historical Society Museum! has received a 2012 NSW Government Heritage Volunteer Award.

They were nominated for this award in recognition of their contribution towards heritage advocacy in their local area.

The NSW Government is grateful to those members of the community who have voluntarily given their time to protect and conserve our State's heritage.

The Society was presented with this award on Saturday 15th December at their Christmas Party. It was presented by Andrew Gee, Member for Orange.

Ref: Sue Milne

IMAGinE awards - A nomination for individual achievement

Trevor led the Golden Memories Museum to become the leading volunteer museum in the Central West. This included the development of the Museum’s Strategic Plan.

Trevor was passionate about the social history collection and sharing it with the community. He initiated open days to create awareness of Millthorpe’s history.

Trevor made considerable effort to recognise the outstanding achievements of volunteers.

He encouraged and assisted members with grant applications, the most recent being for the production of the Strategic Plan. He liaised with Blayney Shire Council to gain interest free loans for developing infrastructure, in particular the extensions to the Rural Technology Building.

Unfortunately, Trevor passed away earlier this year but he will be remembered for this dedication to the Museum.

Ref: Museums & Galleries NSW, Alert! for 26 Sep 2012

2012 Heritage Volunteer Awards

2012 Heritage Volunteer Awards now open
 
The Minister for Heritage, the Hon Robyn Parker MP, has called on nominations for our “Heritage Volunteer Heroes”.

Do you know of an individual or organisation who has contributed to the conservation, management or promotion of heritage in your local community?

Would you like to pay tribute to the men and women who have volunteered their time and personal commitment to ensuring that our State’s unique history and heritage sites are protected for future generations?

The Heritage Council of NSW and the NSW Government invite you to nominate your ‘heritage hero’ as a recipient in the 2012 NSW Government Heritage Volunteer Awards.

Notice: The closing date for nominations is Friday 12th October 2012.
Download the Nomination Form at the Heritage Branch web site: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritage/media/volunteerawards.htm

Heritage Grants Program

NSW Heritage Grants aim to improve the physical condition of NSW heritage items, assist communities to care for their heritage and supports local government in its role as manager of the majority of heritage items in NSW.

The new Heritage Grants webpage at http://www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/02_subnav_07.htm provides a sample of interesting and innovative projects, including the restoration of the Millthorpe Newsagency and Store and the restoring of early buildings by Main Street Make-overs.

The site is worth visiting!

Powerhouse Museum Regional Services 2012 Program

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IMAGinE awards 2011 - inspiring museums & galleries in excellence

The IMAGinE awards are an annual event that strengthen and promote the NSW and ACT museum and gallery sector by celebrating the wonderful institutions, collections, exhibitions, education programs, outreach projects and individuals that make up our industry.

With the awards closing date fast approaching on Tuesday 30 August, now is the time to get those nominations in! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to create great exposure for your organisation and gain recognition amongst the museum and gallery sector. Past awards winners have used their success to gain media coverage, raise the profile of their museum or gallery in their community and as an advocacy tool to funding bodies.

You can nominate for Collection Management, Exhibitions & Public Engagement, Education & Audience Development and Individual Achievement. These categories are broken down into four sections depending on the size of your organisation.

Nomination forms can be downloaded from the M&G NSW website: http://mgnsw.org.au/sector_development/imagine_awards_2011/

Nominations close on Tuesday, 30 August 2011 (nominations postmarked with this date will also be accepted). Winners will be announced at a gala event to be held at the Australian Museum on the evening of Friday 30 September.

The IMAGinE awards are presented by Museums & Galleries NSW in partnership with Regional & Public Galleries NSW, Museums Australia NSW and Museums Australia ACT.

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