Heritage 200 was a project established by the Australian Bicentennial Authority to identify and honour the 200 people who have made "the greatest positive contribution to making Australia what it is today". It developed as a sister project to 200 Unsung Heroes and Heroines. A committee chaired by Dame Beryl Beaurepaire and Mr Alan Coates was set up to select the Heritage 200. Selections were restricted to those whose major contribution had been made before 1970. Submissions were received from 250 individuals and 350 organisations.