About Community History Awards

Information Victoria has a commitment to community history.

Our Bookshop stocks a wide range of publications promoting the many aspects of Victorian history.

We are the proud sponsors of the Victorian Community History Awards, an annual event that recognises the importance of local and community history.

Victorian Community History Awards 2010

As part of the Victorian Government's commitment to community history, the Royal Historical Society of Victoria in partnership with Information Victoria is calling for applications for the 2010 Victorian Community History Awards.

Established in 1997, the awards recognise the achievements and contributions made in the area of community history in Victoria.

This year's awards will tie in with Melbourne’s 175th anniversary celebrations, showcasing Australia’s cultural capital.

Entries are now open for the 2010 awards, with the closing date extended until 5pm Wednesday, 30 June 2010.

Award categories include best collaborative or community work, best print or publication, best audio-visual or multimedia, best exhibit or display, best walk or tour, best community research, register and record.

Download the 2010 entry form here (PDF, 1,504KB). (To view this document you will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer).

If you have any queries regarding these Awards please contact the Marketing Department at Information Victoria or phone 1300 366 356.

Useful Links

Information Victoria Bookshop: Local History - Victoria's best bookshop for local histories.
http://www.bookshop.vic.gov.au

Royal Historical Society of Victoria
http://www.historyvictoria.org.au/

Public Record Office Victoria - the archives of the State Government of Victoria.
http://www.prov.vic.gov.au