The Awards are open to five (05) categories of interventions (viz., Maintenance, Conservation, Adaptive Re-Use, Alterations & Additions and New Designs in Heritage Contexts) to the private houses, government and commercial buildings, places of worship, hotels, shops, historic fortifications and associated structures, streetscapes, open spaces etc. within the Galle Fort and its immediate surroundings and to exceptional individuals such as craftsmen. The property owners and the Chartered Architects responsible for the completed projects are eligible for submission of entries. The Heritage Awards 2024 will be ceremonially held as the opening item of the Heritage Week.