Budding historians are invited to take part in the inaugural History Award, which is being offered by the City of Perth History Centre to promote interest in the history of the City of Perth area.

Entries can relate to any aspect of history of the City of Perth Local Government area and can be in the form of an essay, oral history interview, or a profile/description of an historic building or event. Entries should be between 1500 and 2000 words.

$500 first prize and $150 runner-up prize.

Closing date for entries is Monday 24 September 2012 at 4.00pm

Click here to download a copy of the entry form.