Cornwall Heritage Awards have celebrated Cornwall’s 80 plus museums, art galleries, castles, mines, historic properties, industrial heritage sites, archives and community museums since 2018. Every year, the most coveted Object of the Year category is decided by public vote.

This year the theme is ‘Cornwall’s Creativity’. Cornwall has inspired many people in lots of different ways and has historically attracted artists, makers and thinkers. People in Cornwall have always been innovative, creative and resourceful, and this is reflected museum collections.

Six Cornish museums have nominated the objects they think should be Object of the Year 2025. Read about the objects below and then cast your vote.

Voting closed on Monday 10 February 2025 at midday. The winner was announced at the Cornwall Heritage Awards ceremony on Monday 17 March 2025.

Celebrating and sharing the achievements of the heritage community in Cornwall

Since 2018, the Cornwall Heritage Awards has brought together the very best projects, collaborations, initiatives and teams from organisations all over Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. There are more than 70 heritage organisations in Cornwall of great variety and individuality, including museums, art galleries, castles, mines, historic properties, industrial heritage sites, archives and community museums. Cornwall’s diverse heritage organisations offer something unique and special. They provide fantastic services for their communities and achieve high standards.

The Cornwall Heritage Awards is an opportunity to find out about the wonderful work our heritage organisations to and to celebrate their successes.

Click here to read about the awards. Read the guidance here before entering. 

To enter the awards, please sign in or create an account below and then fill in the form.