The Peter Louis Award was established in memory of an active member of the Natal Institute of Architects Heritage Committee, to give recognition to person/s or organisations that have made a significant contribution to the promotion and, or preservation of the Heritage Resources of KwaZulu-Natal.
Peter Louis was a Quantity Surveyor who had worked closely with a number of Architects on a wide variety of heritage projects. Previous recipients of the award have been a building contractor, an architect, an artist, a secretary, a resource manager, a researcher and a city councillor, each of whom made a commendable contribution to our appreciation of our historic environment.
The prime objective of the Peter Louis Award is to acknowledge those who have promoted, fostered and, or advanced conservation and restoration of the built environment of KwaZulu-Natal.
A winner will be selected from nominations forwarded by the profession and, or the public of this province. The Selection Committee consists of previous recipients of the award. The Award of a scroll will be made in November this year.
Selection Criteria.
Nominees must meet the following criteria :
- individuals, groups or organisations that have made a worthwhile contribution to the preservation and, or promotion of heritage of the built environment,
- the Nominees – individuals, organisations, institutions, which may include municipalities, management authorities, conservancies, academia, institutes etc, – must still be active in the heritage field,
- the Nominees contributions may be in the form of literary or active promotion, or preservation, or research, or protection of any aspect of our built heritage.
Terms and Conditions.
- Nominations from individuals, organisations, corporations, congregations, and institutions will be accepted.
- Each nomination must be accompanied by a fully completed Nomination Form.
- Nominators and Nominees should be contactable by telephone, cell phone or email.
- The Selection Committee may choose to make an award to more than a single nominee.
- The SAIA-KZN Heritage & Cultural Identity Committee reserves the right to make any reasonable amendments to the process and, or procedures.
- Completed nominations must be emailed to admin@saiakzn.org.za with the subject line: PETER LOUIS NOMINATION 2026
- All nominations close on Monday, 05 October 2026.
After the closing date for receipt of Nominations Forms – the Selection Committee will adjudicate the nominations. The winner and their nominator will be informed and may be asked to confirm their acceptance. The winner may also be invited to make a presentation at the Awards Ceremony.
