This award is Pune division's first UNESCO award. Fourteen projects from 10 different countries, like Afghanistan, New Zealand, Iran and Thailand were competing for the award. Kimaya architects were conferred with the award as they had spearheaded the temple complex restoration. This award is given to individuals and private organizations who have worked successfully in restoring and conserving heritage sites. The award aims at recognizing and appreciating private efforts to restore historic sites. The award aims to encourage people to undertake conservation projects to protect heritage structures.
The jury panel which include nine international conservation experts gave the award to Shri Sakhargad Niwasini Devi Temple, located in Kinhai Village, Pune in Maharashtra, after taking a look at the striking transformation the Pune Property. The property at Pune underwent remarkable transformation as this properties in Pune required some major repairs. Several analysis were done on the property at Pune so that the temple retains its original vibrancy. The award aims to highlight the hard work put in restoring a heritage site.
Apart from this properties in Pune awards of merit were given to Exeter Farm in Australia; Wak Hai Cheng Bio in Singapore; Frankton Boatshed, in New Zealand; Phraya Si Thammathirat Residence in Thailand.
Many structures were also given an honourable mention. These structure are Shahzada Hussain Mausoleum, in Afghanistan; Gali Surjan Singh in Pakistan; Rottnest Island World War II in Australia; Cape Inscription Lighthouse Keepers' Quarters, in Australia; Nanjing Yihe Mansions in China; De Driekleur in Indonesia and Esplanade House in Mumbai.
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