Built Environment Awards - Medal for Conservation entry form
In its 30th year, the Medal for Conservation has been awarded annually since 1995.
It celebrates built conservation works that contribute to the understanding and preservation of the Inner West Council's rich cultural and architectural heritage.
Applications for the Awards run in conjunction with the Australian Heritage Festival, which the theme for this year is ‘Unearthed’.
We are seeking large or small, private or public works with thoughtful and innovative outcomes.
Entry criteria
- Built works must be within the Inner West Council LGA, with all building works completed within the last three years.
- Built works eligible can be described as having positive conservation outcomes.
- Conservation could include preservation, restoration, reconstruction, adaptation or interpretation.
- Access to the property will be required for entries shortlisted by the judges (date to be advised) and it would be beneficial for the architect/designer responsible for the project to be available to brief the judges.
- Images of the property nominated must be between 4MB and 15MB (maximum total of 99MB).
- Images must be submitted as part of any entry.
- Applications must be submitted by Sunday 13 July 2025 at 11:59pm.
About the Medal for Conservation
The winner of the Medal of Conservation will be announced at the awards presentation event in October 2025. The finalists' photos will be exhibited at the event, and an online exhibition of all finalists will be on Council’s website for the following 12 months. Finalists' photos will also be exhibited in Council’s library following the awards.
Applications
- Open: 18 April 2025
- Close: 13 July 2024
Judges
A judging panel of three people will comprise of:
- a Council heritage specialist
- a member of a local heritage society within the LGA; and
- a conservation architect.
Conditions
Inner West Council reserves the right to:
- Not accept entries whose content is considered outside the entry criteria.
- Retain, reproduce and publish entries, including images for future permanent exhibition, archival and promotional purposes by Council.
Applications to be received before midnight on Sunday 13 July 2024.