Previous John Oxley Library Award winners
The John Oxley Library Award promotes the value of historical knowledge to Queenslanders’ continuing understanding of themselves and each other. In addition, the Award recognises an outstanding contribution to the appreciation of Queensland’s history. Listed are the previous winners of the John Oxley Library Award.
2009 winner
Dr Raymond Evans won the award for his outstanding work documenting the state’s past.
He taught for many years at the University of Queensland and is currently an adjunct professor in the Centre for Public Culture and Ideas at Griffith University. Professor Evans has been writing about Queensland and Australian history since 1965. His book A History of Queensland (Cambridge University Press, 2007) was short-listed for the 2008 Prime Minister’s Literary Award for non-fiction.
2009 finalists
- Chermside and Districts Historical Society Inc.
- Mr Andrew Stafford, author of Pig City: from the Saints to Savage Garden
- Mr Erik Eriksen, researcher
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2008 winner
The Nambour Chronicle Digitisation Team, 2008 recipient of the John Oxley Library Award.
The Nambour Chronicle Digitisation Team received the 2008 John Oxley Library Award and $5000 for the development of an online version of the Nambour Chronicle from 1903 – 1955.
This fully searchable website ensures the heritage of the area is more accessible to all in the future in an innovative way. The project provides an excellent example of collaboration between library staff of different Councils (Maroochy and Caloundra).
2008 finalists
Remember When... Memories of Ipswich Project Team for its work in engaging local community members, documenting their stories and presenting them in an online Wiki enabling all to learn more about Ipswich's rich history.
Nambour Chronicle Digitisation Team for the development of an online version of the Nambour Chronicle from 1903 - 1955. This fully searchable website ensures the heritage of the area is more accessible to all in the future in an innovative way.
Thuringowa Branch, Citilibraries Townsville for work on their history and heritage program which has provided the means for the community to understand their region and its place in Queensland's history.
2007 winner
Queensland Family History Society Publication Group, 2007 recipient of the John Oxley Library Award
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The Queensland Family History Society Publications Group received the 2007 John Oxley Library Award and $5000 for its outstanding contribution to the appreciation of Queensland’s history and for the value of its publications.
This organisation has raised the profile of Queenslanders from all walks of life who have contributed to our history, not just the leaders in politics and business.
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