The 2024 Victorian Community History Awards are now open for entries.
There are 10 categories including best History Publication, Article, Collaborative Project, Oral History, Community Diversity and Digital Storytelling – all entrants will go into the running to receive the prestigious Victorian Premier’s History Award prized at $5000.
Past award winners have included local exhibitions and anniversary projects, books, websites and even theatrical productions based on historical research.
Local history and community groups, historians, museums, writers and creators are encouraged to enter.
The Victorian Community History Awards are presented by Public Record Office Victoria in partnership with the Royal Historical Society of Victoria to celebrate the people involved in community history projects that help all Victorians to better understand their past.
Last year, Carmel McKenzie won the Premier’s Award for her book St Kilda 1841-1900: Movers and Shakers and Money-Makers.
The black and white image is the Public Record Office Victoria’s collection being used to promote this year’s awards program: Three people discussing films, c1970s.
For more information visit, prov.vic.gov.au/community/grants-and-awards/community-history-awards
