2009 was the National Trust’s Golden Jubilee year and what better way to celebrate than with a competition to value heritage!

The annual National Trust’s Photo & Story competition was bigger and better than ever with an amazing 300 entries from across the state. This year, Woodside sponsored a special category for students from the Pilbara who were encouraged to recognise the special significance of their region.


The awards ceremony for students from metropolitan and southern regional schools was held at the Old Observatory in West Perth on Thursday 29 October. Shortlisted students, their families and teachers were invited to attend. The Hon John Cowdell, President of the National Trust of Australia (WA), presented the awards.

 
Students, families and teachers from the Pilbara had a separate ceremony at Welcome Lotteries House in Karratha on Wednesday 4 November.  Newly appointed Shire President Nicole Lockwood presented the prizes which included awards to three local schools – Dampier Primary School, Tambrey Primary School and Peg’s Creek Primary School, as well as to individual prize winners.

The overall winner from the metropolitan region was Isabelle Flynn from Newman College.
The overall State Winner was Navyaa Shukla from Tambrey Primary school.
The National Trust congratulates all the winners.

The National Trust would particularly like to thank the Judges - Tricia Hille (Towns of Cottesloe, Mosman Park and Peppermint Grove Library), Bill Grayson (City of South Perth Library) and Mike Lefroy representing the National Trust