Shortlist announced: 2023 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards

National Trust (NSW) has announced the shortlist for its twenty-ninth Heritage Awards, recognizing more than 40 built, natural and cultural projects.

The annual awards celebrate excellence and outstanding practice across more than a dozen categories, including Adaptive Re-Use and Conservation - Built Heritage.

Shortlisted projects include Cobar Sound Chapel, which was designed by Glenn Murcutt in collaboration with Georges Lentz. The central-west town was also lauded in the 2022 Heritage Awards, with The Great Cobar Museum and Visitor Information Centre by Dunn and Hillam Architects receiving the Judge's Choice Award.

Also shortlisted in Adaptive Re-use is 80 Albion by Squillace Architects, while Conservation - Built Heritage includes Millers Point Townhouse by Design 5 Architects and Bondi Pavilion Conservation and Restoration by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer. In 2022, Tonkin Zulaikha Greer took home awards for Ngununggula (Retford Park Southern Highlands Regional Gallery) and Walsh Bay Arts Precinct.

"The diversity, scale and geographical representation was simply astounding this year and prompted rich and robust discussions between the judges,'' said Matthew Devine, chair of the National Trust Heritage Awards Jury.

Debbie Mills, CEO of the National Trust (NSW), added, "The sheer quality and volume of entries submitted demonstrates the passion of heritage enthusiasts from all across the state."

Winners will be announced on 12 May 2023 at a ceremony at Doltone House, where Australian Institute of Architects former national president Helen Lochhead will give a keynote address.

For the full shortlist, see the National Trust (NSW) website.