AICCM Conservator of the Year

This award, inaugurated in 1995, recognises and rewards individuals whose extraordinary efforts have directly contributed to the raising of standards in their workplace or within their conservation field. It is also awarded to people who have worked to promote the profession of conservation and its activities to the wider community and who have encouraged membership of the AICCM.

Past Winners

  • 2025 – Elizabeth McCartney
  • 2023 – Samantha Hamilton
  • 2022 – Michael Marendy
  • 2021 – Lucilla Ronai
  • 2018 – Kelly Leahey
  • 2017 – Helen Privett
  • 2016 – Nicole Tse
  • 2015 – Tess Evans
  • 2013 – Kristen Phillips
  • 2011 – Lydia Egunnike
  • 2010 – Deborah Lau
  • 2009 – Alexandra Ellen
  • 2008 – Alice Cannon
  • 2006 – Kim Morris
  • 2005 – Amanda Pagliarino
  • 2004 – Robyn Sloggett, Detlev Lueth and Angeletta Leggio
  • 2002 – Julian Bickersteth
  • 2001 – Jude Fraser
  • 2000 – Not awarded in this year
  • 1999 – Malgorzata Sawicki
  • 1998 – Donna Midwinter
  • 1997 – Karen Coote
  • 1996 – Ian Cook
  • 1995 – Colin Pearson

As you can see, our records are incomplete. If you can help fill in the blanks we would love to hear from you. Please email secretariat@aiccm.org.au.