Heritage Awards
Our History and Heritage Awards recognise positive contributions in the promotion, conservation or understanding of the region’s built heritage.
The awards shine a light on best practice in the conservation of heritage places and seek to foster a stronger awareness of design and heritage within the community.
Nominations
You can nominate any restoration project that relates to a Local Heritage Place completed within the last 3 years.
Private property owners, volunteers, community groups and historical organisations are encouraged to enter.
Submit nomination online
Download the guidelines(PDF, 710KB)
Nominations close 5pm, Monday 14 September 2026.
Hard copies of the nomination form are available on request.
Award categories
Restoration and conservation
For an outstanding project that involves sensitive conservation and restoration of a local heritage listed place in the City of Onkaparinga. This award will be presented to the owners of a local heritage listed place.
Additions
For an outstanding project that features sympathetically designed alterations and additions to a local heritage listed place in the City of Onkaparinga. This award will be presented to the owners of a local heritage listed place.
Adaptive reuse
For a project that involves outstanding innovation in adapting and reusing a local heritage listed place in the City of Onkaparinga, with minimal impact on its heritage fabric, significance and setting. This award will be presented to the owners of a local heritage listed place.
Traditional building skills
For the outstanding application of traditional skills and techniques while undertaking conservation and restoration of a local heritage listed place in the City of Onkaparinga. This award is intended for tradespeople who are applying and promoting traditional skills and techniques in building conservation.
More information
Contact Divya Bali Dogra (Built Heritage Planner) on 8384 0552 or email developmentpolicy@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au