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Queensland Heritage Awards
The Queensland Heritage Awards have been a highly anticipated event in Queensland. This event acknowledges and celebrates exceptional heritage projects in our state while also providing an excellent opportunity to connect with professionals, volunteers, and government officials. The awards recognise excellence, innovation, and best practices in conserving and valuing Queensland's environmental, cultural, and architectural heritage, with outstanding achievements being awarded. Additionally, the John Herbert Award is presented to the most exceptional nominee in all categories.
The Queensland Heritage Awards 2026 entries:
OPEN: 9:00 am, Thursday, 15 January 2026 | CLOSE: 11:59 pm on Friday, 13 March 2026.
2019 Queensland Heritage Award Winners
The National Trust of Australia (Queensland) acknowledges that the Queensland Heritage Awards have not been held since 2019. However, we are excited to welcome them back and continue them into the future along with your support. Take a look at the 2019 Winners.
History
At the National Trust Queensland Annual General Meeting in September 1974, it was resolved that the John Herbert Award be presented annually in recognition of a meritorious restoration or presentation project.
The inaugural John Herbert Award was presented in September 1975 to the Goondiwindi Town Council for the restoration of the Goondiwindi Customs House.
In response to the continued growth of the program, the awards were renamed the Queensland Heritage Awards in 2004. The John Herbert Memorial Award is now presented to the most outstanding nomination selected from among all category winners.
The John Herbert Memorial Award honours John Herbert MLA, a strong supporter of the National Trust Queensland. He was a member of the Trust’s first Council and served as its President from 1971 to 1974.