Nominations for this year’s $1,500 Fergus Thomson OAM Heritage Award – recognising individuals, groups or organisations making a significant contribution to promotion, management, or conservation of the shire’s heritage – open next Monday, 17 July 2023.
Previous award winners include The Moruya Antique Tractor and Machinery Association, long-time member of the Moruya & District Historical Society Shirley Jurmann, and local military historian Gary Traynor. Council’s manager of strategic planning Elizabeth Rankin said nominees must have completed their project in the last two years.
“They may have restored a historic building, written a historical book or created a film on Eurobodalla’s cultural heritage. The important element is a contribution to knowledge and awareness of the shire’s heritage,” Ms Rankin said.
Fergus Thomson was Eurobodalla’s first popularly elected mayor and remained a councillor until his passing in 2015. Throughout, he was a passionate advocate for the protection of culture and country, with deep ties to the local Aboriginal community.
“This heritage award recognises Mr Thomson’s legacy while bringing well-deserved recognition to others working to promote our shire’s rich history,” Ms Rankin said.
