The 7th annual Cornwall Heritage Awards took place at Liskeard Public Hall on 17 March 2025. The whole breadth of Cornwall’s museums, galleries, historic sites and archives were represented, with over 50 entries from 25 different organisations.
The daytime symposium was again a success. After a welcome by Mark Trevathan, Cornwall Council’s Principal Lead for Culture, there was a masterclass on collaborative working from Creative Kernow and a session on Untold Stories featuring exhibitions by Hayle, Liskeard, Penlee House and the National Trust. After a vegan lunch, there were sessions on heritage filmmaking and the Museum of Cornish Life’s pest project, featuring microwave treatment.
A packed hall cheered enthusiastically as the winners and highly commended entrants were announced for the categories of Collaboration, Innovation, Best Project on a Budget, Heritage Heroes, Leader of the Year, Exhibition of the Year and Spirit of the Awards. The winner of One to Watch for younger volunteers, Jack Foster, accepted his award live from Australia. Object of the Year, by public vote, was won by Henry Trengrouse’s Lifesaving Equipment at the Museum of Cornish Life.
We’re thrilled to be able to support the Cornwall Heritage Awards and would like to thank Cornwall Council, the judges and sponsors for this wonderful celebration of the creativity in Cornwall’s museums and heritage organisations. Oll an gwella!