The shortlist for the 2025 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards has been revealed, showcasing excellence in the conservation, protection and interpretation of natural, cultural and built heritage across the state.
CEO of the National Trust (NSW) Debbie Mills commented, “The response to the 31st annual Heritage Awards has been remarkable. The effort to promote and conserve heritage right across the state is very inspiring to see.”
The 2025 jury comprised Matthew Devine (chair), Ann Toy, Barrina South, David Burdon, Caitlin Allen, Libby Gallagher, Kathryn Pitkin, Peter John Cantrill and Sophie Canaris. Devine reflected that “this year’s entries sparked lively discussions among the judges.”
The finalists include:
Architecture
Back to Front House, Potts Point – entered by Ian Moore Architects
Fig Tree House, Marrickville – entered by Potter and Wilson Architects
Former Workmen’s Dwellings Lower Fort Street, Dawes Point – entered by Neeson Murcutt Neille
Gleebooks, Glebe – entered by AN+A
Pumphouse Maker Space and Artist Workshop, Albury – entered by AlburyCity
Reimagining Sydney’s First Skyscraper, Sydney – entered by Urbis
Rosebery Engine Yards, Rosebery – entered by Goodman Group
Built Conservation
Frazer Mausoleum Restoration, Rookwood – entered by Metropolitan Memorial Parks
Heathcote Hall – entered by Tasman Storey Architects and Pariter
Hornby Lighthouse Restoration, Sydney – entered by Port Authority of NSW
Malachi Gilmore Hall, Oberon – entered by Lucy and Johnny East
Old Bega Hospital, Bega – entered by Design 5 Architects, Old Bega Hospital Reserve Land Manager, NSW Public Works, Leser Build
Old Menangle School Site, Menangle – entered by Wollondilly Shire Council, Civille, G3 Architecture, Sue Rosen Associates, Growth Civil Landscapes
Pissoir Restoration, Dawes Point – entered by Marine and Civil Maintenance
S.H. Ervin Gallery Facade Conservation, Sydney – entered by Property and Development NSW
Silchester – Juliet Balcony, Bellevue Hill – entered by Cracknell and Lonergan Architects
Tathra Wharf, Tathra – entered by Bega Valley Shire Council
Interiors and Objects
Conservation of the Barangaroo Boat, Sydney – entered by Sydney Metro with Silentworld Foundation and York Archaeological Trust
Parliament of NSW Rum Hospital Project, Sydney – entered by Department of Parliamentary Services
The Garrison Church Historic Bell Restoration, Dawes Point – entered by Anglican Parish of Church Hill
The Great Synagogue – Relocation of Bimah, Sydney – entered by The Great Synagogue
Landscape
Fernleigh Awabakal Shared Track, Lake Macquarie – entered by Lake Macquarie City Council
Glowworm Tunnel Pathway Construction, Wollemi National Park – entered by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
Nepean River Trail, Camden – entered by Camden Council
Nielsen Park Seawall, Vaucluse – entered by Oculus with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
Middle Head Gubbuh Gubbuh to Georges Head Walking Track, Mosman – entered by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
See the full shortlist for the National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards on the National Trust’s website.
The winners will be announced at the National Trust Heritage Awards ceremony on 16 May at Doltone House in Pyrmont.
This year, the National Trust has introduced a People’s Choice Award, with public voting open online until 11.59pm on Sunday 4 May.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
