Please note that the 2025 MHP is on hold and under review.
The Blacktown City Mayoral History Prize was first awarded in 2008. The aim of the Mayoral History Prize is to encourage an interest in the rich and diverse history of Blacktown City. We welcome entries with an indigenous focus or theme.
The winner(s) will receive a cash prize and all entrants will receive a certificate of achievement.
Entries will be included in the Local History collection at Blacktown City Libraries. The winning entry in each section may also be published to the Blacktown Memories platform. You can see previous winners here.
Congratulations and thank you to all the entrants. See below for the 2024 winners:
Adult winner Les Tod
Sunnyholt and Headingley Enigma(, 0B)
Adult highly commended Judy Trembath and Goran Terzic
Imperial Hotel, Rooty Hill(, 0B)
Years 10-12 winner Pranjal Pal
St Bartholomew’s Church and Cemetery(, 0B)
Years 7-9 winner Jaya Singh
Indigenous experiences and cultures(, 0B)
A list of previous winners of the Mayoral History Prize can be found here, along with their entries. Some entries have also been added to the Blacktown Memories platform.
Please contact our Local History Librarian at localhistory@blacktown.nsw.gov.au for help.