{{short description|Archaeologist and author}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{BLP primary sources|date=February 2019}}
{{Infobox scientist | name = Sharon Sullivan | image = | image_size = | caption = | birth_date = | birth_place = | death_date = | death_place = | fields = Archaeology | workplaces = Sullivan Blazejowski and Associates | alma_mater = University of New England, Australia | thesis_title = | thesis_url = | doctoral_advisor = | doctoral_students = | known_for = | awards = | website = }} '''Sharon Sullivan''' {{post-nominals|country=AUS|AO|FAHA}} is an Australian archaeologist, advocate of Indigenous Australian rights, and author of five books on heritage management.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |title=Sharon Sullivan {{!}} Australian Archaeological Association {{!}} AAA |url=https://australianarchaeologicalassociation.com.au/awards/rhys-jones-medal/sharon-sullivan/ |website=australianarchaeologicalassociation.com.au |access-date=25 January 2019 |archive-date=6 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806011926/https://australianarchaeologicalassociation.com.au/awards/rhys-jones-medal/sharon-sullivan/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> She is best known for her work in establishing protocols and programs for cultural heritage management in Australia.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{cite journal|last1=Bowdler|first1=Sandra|last2=Clune|first2=Genevieve|year=2000|title=That Shadowy Band: The Role of Women in the Development of Australian Archaeology.|journal=Australian Archaeology|volume=50|issue=50|pages=27–35|doi=10.1080/03122417.2000.11681663|jstor=40287449|s2cid=142781733 }}</ref>
== Education == In 1964, Sullivan graduated with degrees in history and archaeology from the University of New England, Australia.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sharon Sullivan biography, Land & Environment Court|url=http://www.lec.justice.nsw.gov.au/Documents/bio_sullivanac.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170326084618/http://www.lec.justice.nsw.gov.au/Documents/bio_sullivanac.pdf|archive-date=2017-03-26|access-date=2019-04-07}}</ref> Her Honours thesis, supervised by Isabel McBryde, was the first completed on prehistoric archaeology in Australia.<ref name=":1" /> In 1965, Sullivan completed a degree in education (DipEd) from the University of New England. In 1974, Sullivan completed a master's degree in archaeology.<ref>{{cite journal |title=Professor Sharon Sullivan AO |url=http://www.lec.justice.nsw.gov.au/Documents/bio_sullivanac.pdf}}</ref> In 2003, Sullivan was conferred an honorary Doctor of Letters from James Cook University.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jcu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/122143/Honorary-Degrees-Conferred-List.pdf|title=Honorary Degrees Conferred|last=|first=|date=|website=James Cook University|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191214043304/https://www.jcu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/122143/Honorary-Degrees-Conferred-List.pdf|archive-date=14 December 2019|access-date=|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |title=Canada Research Chair On Built Heritage |url=https://www.patrimoinebati.umontreal.ca/en/research-projects/active-projects/oral-archives-of-the-world-heritage-convention/sharon-sullivan/ |archive-date=28 March 2019 |access-date=6 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328103616/https://www.patrimoinebati.umontreal.ca/en/research-projects/active-projects/oral-archives-of-the-world-heritage-convention/sharon-sullivan/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
== Career == Sullivan began her 20-year career as a public servant for the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service where she advocated for heritage management legislation. She was an assistant professor at the University of New England and University of Queensland. She currently operates the Sullivan Blazejowski and Associates heritage consulting firm. She has worked with global organizations including the Chinese government<ref>{{cite web |title=Sharon Sullivan |url=https://www.patrimoinebati.umontreal.ca/en/research-projects/active-projects/oral-archives-of-the-world-heritage-convention/sharon-sullivan/ |website=University of Montreal |publisher=Canada Research Chair on Built Heritage |accessdate=February 6, 2019 |archive-date=28 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328103616/https://www.patrimoinebati.umontreal.ca/en/research-projects/active-projects/oral-archives-of-the-world-heritage-convention/sharon-sullivan/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> where she helped to cultivate heritage conservation at sites including the Mogao Caves.<ref>{{cite web |title=International Principles and Local Practice of Cultural Heritage Conservation |url=https://www.getty.edu/conservation/our_projects/field_projects/china/tsinghua_conf.pdf |website=The Getty |accessdate=9 February 2019}}</ref> She held a seat on the Australian Heritage Council as a historic expert from November 2008 until November 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.environment.gov.au/|title=Department of the Environment and Energy|website=Department of the Environment and Energy|language=en|access-date=2019-01-25}}</ref> Sullivan is the author of five books and 50 papers. On Australia Day in 2004, Sullivan was first acknowledged by the Order of Australia in a list of Honours. She was awarded membership in ICOMOS Worldwide and served on the Australian ICOMOS committee in the early 2000s. In 2005, Sullivan was awarded the Rhys Jones Medal for Outstanding Contribution to Australian Archaeology.<ref name=":0" /> In 2013, to honor her lifelong contributions, the Australian Heritage Council named the Sharon Sullivan National Heritage Award that recognizes contributions made to natural, indigenous and historical heritage.<ref>{{cite web |title=Inaugural winner of the Sharon Sullivan National Heritage award announced |url=http://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/organisations/ahc/media-release/inaugural-winner-sharon-sullivan-national-heritage-award-announced |website=Australian Government: Department of Environment and Energy |publisher=Common Wealth of Australia |accessdate=6 February 2019}}</ref>
== Publications ==
* Sullivan, S. 2015 Does the practice of heritage as we know it have a future? ''Historic Environment'' 27(2): 110-117. *Sullivan, S. and R. Mackay (eds) 2012 ''Archaeological Sites - Conservation and Management.'' Los Angeles, CA: The Getty Conservation Institute.''<ref>{{Cite book|title=Archaeological sites : conservation and management|date=2012|publisher=Getty Conservation Institute|others=Sullivan, Sharon, 1944-, Mackay, Richard, 1960-|isbn=9781606061244|location=Los Angeles|oclc=789661680}}</ref>'' * Altenburg, K. and S. Sullivan 2012 A matter of principle: Heritage management in Australia and China. ''Historic Environment'' 24(1): 41-48. *Sullivan, S. 2008 More Unconsidered Trifles? Aboriginal and Archaeological Heritage Values: Integration and Disjuncture in Cultural Heritage Management Practice. ''Australian Archaeology'' 67(1): 107-115. *Sullivan, S. 2004 Local Involvement and Traditional Practices in the World Heritage System. In E. de Merode, R. Smeets and C. Westrik (eds.), ''Linking Universal and Local Values: Managing a Sustainable Future for World Heritage'', pp. 49–55. World Heritage Papers 13. Paris: UNESCO World Heritage Centre.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Sullivan |first1=Sharon |title=Local Involvement and Traditional Practices in the World Heritage System |journal=World Heritage Papers |date=2004 |pages=49–55 |citeseerx=10.1.1.476.8460 }}</ref> *Sullivan, S. 2004 Aboriginal sites and the Burra Charter. ''Historic Environment'' 18(1): 37-39. * Pearson M. and S. Sullivan 1995 ''Looking After Heritage Places: The Basics of Heritage Planning for Managers, Landowners, and Administrators''. Melbourne: Melbourne University Press.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Pearson |first1=Michael |last2=Sullivan |first2=Sharon |title=Looking After Heritage Places: The Basics of Heritage Planning for Managers, Landowners and Administrators |publisher=Melbourne Univ Pr |isbn=978-0522845549|year=1995 }}</ref> *Sullivan, S. 1993 Cultural values and cultural imperialism. ''Historic Environment'' 10(2/3): 54-62. *Sullivan, S. 1983 Aboriginal sites and ICOMOS guidelines. ''Historic Environment'' 3(1): 14-33. * Sullivan S. "Aboriginal Relics in New South Wales: Sharon Sullivan."<ref>{{cite book |last1=Sullivan |first1=Sharon |title=Aboriginal Relics in New South Wales: Sharon Sullivan |publisher=Sydney: National Parks and Wildlife Services |oclc=219969534 }}</ref> *Sullivan S. "The Aborigines of New South Wales: Mountain People."<ref>{{cite book |last1=Sullivan |first1=Sharon |title=The Aborigines of New South Wales: Mountain People |oclc=154110947 }}</ref> *Sullivan S. "The Traditional Culture of the Aborigines of North Western New South Wales."<ref>{{cite book |last1=Sullivan |first1=Sharon |title=the traditional culture of the aborigines of North Western New South Wales |oclc=222562724 }}</ref>
== Recognition == *Elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities in 1996<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fellow Profile: Sharon Sullivan |url=https://humanities.org.au/fellows/fellow-profile/?fellow_id=541 |access-date=2024-04-30 |website=Australian Academy of the Humanities |language=en-AU}}</ref> *Awarded the Centenary Medal in 2001<ref>{{cite web |title=Sharon Mary Sullivan |url=https://honours.pmc.gov.au/honours/awards/1127162 |website=Australian Honours Search Facility, Dept of the Prime Minister and Cabinet |accessdate=2020-10-03}}</ref> *Honoured as Officer of the Order of Australia in 2004<ref>{{cite web |title=Professor Sharon Mary Sullivan |url=https://honours.pmc.gov.au/honours/awards/1057580 |website=Australian Honours Search Facility, Dept of the Prime Minister and Cabinet |accessdate=2020-10-03}}</ref> *Awarded the Rhys Jones Medal in 2005 *Awarded life membership of ICOMOS worldwide in 2005
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