The Heritage Award recognises the outstanding contribution an individual or not-for-profit group has made to the community within the Selwyn district, by increasing access and enhancing participation in Heritage activities. This award focuses on the human interaction and recognises the built environment.
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TERRACE STATION CHARITABLE TRUST
Terrace Station at Hororata was the home of Sir John Hall, runholder, politician and democratic reformer, and his wife Rose, Lady Hall. The Terrace Station Charitable Trust (TSCT) was established in 2002 to preserve and maintain this 19th century homestead and associated farm buildings for the public.
TSCT’s objectives are:
Preserve and maintain the homestead as an historic place;
To maintain the historic garden;
To encourage recording the history of the life of Rose, Lady Hall and Sir John Hall.
TSCT is preserving the homestead and connecting generations to the stories of the pioneers who made it their home.
VINTAGE FEST NZ
Vintage Fest NZ (VFNZ) was started and run in 2022 to celebrate heritage of years gone by and meet a gap for an all-inclusive heritage/vintage community event which included activities and belonging for all. This included families, vintage lovers, stall owners, pageant participants, heritage car enthusiasts, military, children, rock n rollers, musicians, performers, photographers, models, and travellers. The 2022 event was themed after the war and victory era and had a focus on teaching and displaying the NZ military and service people.
BRENT HOPLEY - ELLESMERE HERITAGE PARK
In 2017, the Ellesmere Heritage Park (EHP) was offered the opportunity to save the Carroll Cottage, a typical example of a late 1800s farmhouse dwelling once common around the district. There are few early European settlers dwellings remaining in Ellesmere. After the necessary consents were received, the cottage was made safe to transport and was relocated to the EHP in Leeston. Despite being in an extremely rundown condition, the cottage was repaired and restored. This cottage was built by Edward Carroll, an early European settler in Southbridge. When the cottage was formally opened on 28 August 2022, 240 guests attended.
MARY CAMERON - SELWYN HERITAGE CENTRE
Selwyn Heritage Centre worked with an amazing team of volunteers to organise the removal of an 1880s small farmer’s cottage to the Selwyn Heritage Centre’s property, as well as its restoration, conservation, and the organisation of displays within the cottage of artefacts from the Centre’s collection. The project included sourcing age-appropriate materials to replace elements that were damaged, modernised, or were beyond repair, seeking advice from people with knowledge of buildings from that era. In addition, they worked with a Carroll family representative to accurately record the history of the family, and their continued association with the district.
MIKE NOONAN
Mike Noonan has made an outstanding contribution to heritage through his voluntary contribution to the Dunsandel Historic Society, the Ellesmere Historical Society and to the wider heritage ecosystem in Selwyn, through the Selwyn Heritage Network. He is a committed and prolific historical researcher, as evidenced through scores of articles in the Ellesmere Echo. Mike is committed to excellence in producing and communicating accurate historical research and continuous improvement of associated systems and processes.
LINCOLN AND DISTRICTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY (INC.)
Lincoln & Districts Historical Society (Inc.) was formed in 1991 from the Lincoln Early Settlers and Pioneers Association (1967-) and the Liffey Cottage Action Committee (1975-). It has always been concerned with protecting and promoting the heritage of Lincoln and the surrounding districts. The Association adopted Pioneer Hall as a centre for historic records and photographs after its use as a community hall declined. Built as Lincoln’s first library, sited beside the Union Church in James Street, it was moved in 1900. Recent work by members has seen the attic rooms furnished and opened to visitors. The Society also researches, records and promotes the history of the area.
LYNDA SEATON - SIDEROS
The work of independent historical researcher Lynda Seaton has been integral to defining and understanding the historical landscape of Selwyn. An innate and accomplished historian, she has devoted her life’s work to researching and writing history on a range of topics across the district. Her commitment to undertaking many hours of archival research to help us understand the role of women in Selwyn’s history, and the lives of Selwyn Soldiers has been particularly valuable.