Council is seeking nominations for
the Local Heritage Awards Program 2026-27!

Please note the program has been extended to Sunday 19 April 2026.

Cumberland City Council is seeking nominations for the Cumberland Local Heritage Awards Program 2026-27. The Cumberland Local Heritage Awards Program 2026-27 demonstrates Council’s appreciation for those who have an active role in preserving and maintaining Cumberland City’s heritage or an interest in learning about local history.

The theme this year is “ 'Change', how has history changed us and how are we changing history?". Heritage is not fixed in the past; it is a living force, constantly evolving, shaping our present and guiding our future.

The award program celebrates all aspects of our heritage, including buildings, landscapes, sacred sites, artefacts and artworks, film, stories, people, groups, and ceremonies. 

There are four (4) categories open for nominations, these are:

• Category 1 – Best Maintained Heritage Property.
• Category 2 – Restoration & Development (including adaptive re-use).
• Category 3 – ‘HistoResearch’ competition, which celebrates those passionate high school students and residents that research our local history (entries may be provided in written or visual forms).
• Category 4 – ‘Keeper of the Stone’ (Children's Heritage Award), encourages primary school children to learn about and engage with heritage in our local area.

We are pleased to announce that the program has been extended to Sunday 19 April 2026. For further information, please refer to the Local Heritage Awards Guidelines, frequently asked questions (FAQ), and category entry forms in document library. 

To Submit Your Entry:

Submissions concerning the above are to be made by 11.59pm, Sunday 19 April 2026.

There are two ways you can lodge a submission:

1. Complete the relevant category entry form seen in document library and gather the documents needed.

• Send one single document attachment (up to 15mb) via email to council@cumberland.nsw.gov.au with subject line ‘Local Heritage Awards Program Application – Attn. City Planning and Development.'

2. Post a completed copy of the relevant category entry form and associated documents to:

• The General Manager, Cumberland City Council, PO Box 42, Merrylands NSW 2160  – Attn. City Planning and Development.