Manning Clark House is offered two national awards for outstanding contributions to the quality of Australian cultural life.
Manning Clark House National Cultural Awards
Manning Clark House honours the accomplishments of both an individual and a group for projects each year. While the awards have a continuous history over fourteen years, this is the fourth year in which Manning Clark House has administered them.
“Culture will again be interpreted in the widest sense to cover an innovative project or achievement that has enriched the Australian community,” said MCH president Sebastian Clark.
“Nominations from all areas of creative and community endeavourare considered – covering fields as diverse as art, dance, film, history, literature, music, public intellectual life, science and technology, sport, theatre and the workplace.”
The Manning Clark House National Cultural Awards have been presented in association with the Australian National University, The University of Canberra the ACT Government, and The Monthly.
In addition to a citation, winnersreceive a superb medallion crafted by Canberra silversmith Gilbert Riedelbauch.