Tamworth's 2018 Regional Heritage Awards announced at Goonoo Goonoo Station.

The historical station, lovingly restored by the Haggarty family, who were honoured with a special award for Significant Contribution to National Heritage.

Tamworth councillor Juanita Wilson said the event recognised the outstanding commitment and contribution to heritage conservation in the Tamworth region.

“The awards recognised those who have been dedicated to honouring our region’s heritage and their contribution is what helps keep the story of Tamworth’s history alive,” Cr Wilson said. 

Goonoo Goonoo Station owner and guest speak Simon Haggarty spoke in depth about the trials and tribulations of such a large-scale project. 

See the full list of winners below.

Winner: Shearer Arcade, 395-401 Peel Street, Tamworth

Highly commended: 73 Queen Street, Barraba

Winner: Calala Cottage, 142 Denison Street, Tamworth

Special mention: Old Primitive Methodist Church, 82 Jenkins Street, Nundle

Winner: Lot A King George V Avenue, Tamworth

Highly commended: 604 Duncans Creek Road, Duncans Creek

Joint winner: The Mechanics Institute, Williamsburg, 87-93 Brisbane Street, Tamworth

Joint winner: The Retreat Theatre, Megabites Café, 63 Bridge Street, Tamworth

Joint winner: Tamworth identities, Tamworth and District Family History Group

Joint winner: Calala House, the town house of Philip Gidley King

Highly commended: Hanging Rock historic storyboard, Hanging Rock

Special mention: My Story - Nundle oral history project

Winner: Oxley Scenic Lookout Kamilaroi/Gomeroi country storyboard

Highly commended: Marius Street Powerstation display, Tamworth Powerstation Museum

Winner: The Haggarty family, Goonoo Goonoo Station

Winner: Leonard Waters, Len Waters Aboriginal cultural tour

Highly commended: Harry and Robyn Fletcher, Manellae collectables