This year, 10 winners, including the prestigious Judges’ Award, were recognised for their exceptional contributions to heritage conservation, interpretation, tourism and adaptive reuse. Highlighting the quality of the nominations, seven commendations were also awarded. These projects and initiatives highlighted the creativity, dedication and passion driving the preservation and celebration of Western Australia’s unique heritage.
Voluntary Individual Contribution
Winner:
- Yolanda Cool, Chief Executive Officer, Heritage Skills Association WA
Commendation:
- Patricia Morris AM JP, Volunteer, City of Gosnells
- Anne Chapple, Secretary, Friends of ANZAC Cottage
- Morrie Russell, Volunteer, Narrogin
Professional Contribution
Joint Winners:
- Philip Griffiths, Former Principal, Griffiths Architects
- Nerida Moredoundt, Associate – Heritage, Element Advisory
Contribution by an Organisation
Winner:
- WreckSploration
Interpretation Project
Winner of the Professor David Dolan Award:
- Living Water Heritage - River, Land and Sea Country of the West Kimberley
Commendation:
- Sheiks, Fakes and Cameleers
- Esperance Historic Homesteads Documentary Series
Heritage Tourism
Winner:
- Stories Unseen
Commendation:
- Lotterywest City of Perth Boorloo Heritage Festival
Conservation or Adaptive Reuse of a Local Heritage Place
Joint Winners:
- Exchange Hotel Pinjarra
- Tomich House
Conservation or Adaptive Reuse of a State Registered Place
Winner of the Gerry Gauntlett Award:
- Wearne Hostel, Cottesloe
Commendation:
- Ascot Kilns (former Bristile Kilns), Belmont
The Judges’ Award
Winner:
- The City of Busselton
For more information, visit the 2024 Western Australian Heritage Awards webpage
