Eurobodalla Council has opened nominations for this year’s $1,500 Fergus Thomson OAM Heritage Award, which recognises individuals, groups or organisations making a significant contribution to promotion, management or conservation of the shire’s heritage.
Previous award winners include The Moruya Antique Tractor and Machinery Association, and long-time member of the Moruya & District Historical Society Shirley Jurmann. Council’s coordinator for strategy and place Angie Radford said the nominee 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 Radford said.
Mr 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 Radford said.
