Heritage Snap! returns for 2023

Published on 29 September 2023

The City of Launceston's Heritage Snap! youth photography competition has officially launched for 2023, with three $500 prizes up for grabs.

Now in its tenth year, the Heritage Snap! competition encourages Northern Tasmania's children to capture images of places and buildings of historical importance in Launceston, and say why they value that place.

Images can be captured on any camera, including smartphones. 

The 2023 Heritage Snap! awards are based around the theme: "Heritage places we value in our community".

City of Launceston Mayor Matthew Garwood said that the awards were a great opportunity for young people to express what makes our heritage places important to them - whether it's a street or a park, a

tree or a garden, a building or other architectural feature.

"This year's competition is about asking our young people what parts of Launceston and its incredible heritage inspire them, and to explore the hidden aspects of our city," Mayor Garwood said.

"Through the Heritage Snap! competition, the Council hopes to unlock curiosity and inspire our young people to take a real interest in our beautiful city's built and cultural heritage by focussing on specific

details and characteristics that are often overlooked.

"I really look forward to seeing the photos of places in and around Launceston that grab your attention and to hear why they inspire or spark your interest."

The awards are open to all children in Northern Tasmania aged between six and 17 years old.

Entries open 9 am Saturday 30th of September 2023 and close 5 pm Sunday 15th of October 2023.

For entry details, visit: https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Community/Awards-Recognition/CommunityAwards/Heritage-Snap-2023